Colorado River at Columbus water level

Colorado River at Columbus is at 9.27 ft and holding steady (−0.03 ft in 24 h). A bit below normal (43% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level9.27 ft
Flow420 cfs
Last 24 hours−0.03 ft
Vs. normal today43%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 9:15 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 08161000

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Last 7 days

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Colorado River at Columbus, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 9.4 ft around Oct 25, 1:00 PM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 30 ft · Minor: 34 ft · Moderate: 39 ft · Major: 43 ft

Is Colorado River floatable right now?

A bit below normal A bit low: floatable on most runs, with some scraping. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

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Colorado River at Columbus, TX · 29.7064, -96.5369. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.