Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 4:32 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 37 - Severe flooding continues in Colorado City. The instruments in the river gage inundate and futher stage readings may not be possible.
  • 34.5 - Severe flooding begins in Colorado City. The floor of the gage shelter begins to flood and further stage readings may be lost if the waters continue to rise.
  • 30 - Some buildings along the river may inundate.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 32.3926, -100.879
RFC WGRFC
State TX
WFO MAF
County Mitchell
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 08121000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 21.32 ft on 09-05-2024
2. 16.05 ft on 07-06-2021
3. 15.58 ft on 07-06-2021
4. 15.30 ft on 07-03-2021
5. 15.77 ft on 11-07-2016

Historic Crests

1. 35.90 ft on 06-20-1939
2. 28.57 ft on 03-24-2000
3. 27.81 ft on 09-29-1980
4. 24.89 ft on 08-14-1972
5. 22.37 ft on 07-06-1948

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 2056.79 ft
moderate Flooding 2050.79 ft
minor Flooding 2045.79 ft
action 2042.79 ft
Latest Value 2034.52 ft
Gauge Zero 2030.79 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Midland/Odessa
2500 Challenger Drive
Midland, TX 79706
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