Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir

Last updated: Jul 19, 2025, 11:14 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 13 - Water rises to the base of the railroad bridge near Eldredge. Walk-in campsites at Pa-co-chu-puk begin to flood.
  • 11 - Widespread flooding of lowlands and agricultural land is occuring. Water rises to near the base of the US 550 bridge near eldredge.
  • 9.3 - Water floods the river gage site.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.2406, -107.760
RFC CBRFC
State CO
WFO GJT
County Ouray
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 09147025

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 2.73 ft on 05-04-2025 (P)
2. 3.40 ft on 06-22-2024
3. 2.98 ft on 07-24-2023
4. 3.30 ft on 04-26-2022
5. 2.83 ft on 08-04-2021

Historic Crests

1. 3.87 ft on 06-09-2010
2. 3.63 ft on 06-10-1995 1
3. 3.58 ft on 05-19-2009
4. 3.56 ft on 05-13-1990 1
5. 3.52 ft on 06-24-1999 1

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 6661.00 ft
moderate Flooding 6659.00 ft
minor Flooding 6656.50 ft
action 6655.00 ft
Latest Value 6652.58 ft
Gauge Zero 6650.00 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 2

Gaging Station

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Grand Junction
2844 Aviators Way
Grand Junction, CO 81506
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