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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts are not available for the Dolores River near Rico. Only observed stages are available for this point.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 9.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 7.3
Flood Stage: 5.8
Action Stage: 5.5
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 6.15 ft on 06/10/1952
(2) 6.07 ft on 06/05/1957
(3) 5.95 ft on 05/24/1984
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 4.07 ft on 05/11/2022
(2) 3.46 ft on 06/04/2021
(3) 3.75 ft on 05/18/2020
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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11 Major flood destruction of homes and property along the Dolores River. River erosion may cause land slides and river debris may damage bridges.
9.5 Major flooding is occurring. Sections of CO 145 are likely washed out.
8.5 Moderate flooding is occurring damaging buildings and property. Portions of CO 145 are impassable due to water.
7.3 Moderate flooding is occurring along the Dolores River between the towns of Rico and Dolores. Water is running over portions of CO 145.
7 The Dolores River nears sections of CO 145. Water is nearing homes and property. River banks are eroding and very unstable.
5.8 Minor flooding is occurring along the Dolores River between the towns of Rico and Dolores. River banks are eroding and becoming unstable. Agricultural land near and along the Dolores River is flooding.
5.5 Some minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land along the Dolores River between Rico and Dolores is likely.
5.4 River reaches bankfull in sections. Water begins to pool in low lying fields and agricultural land near and along the Dolores River.

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