USGS Station 07096000 • Lat 38.4339°, Long -105.2572° • Elevation Colorado Basin
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Guide or outfit trips near Arkansas River at Cañon City, CO?
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Verified answers based on USGS station #07096000 live telemetry and historical statistics.
Real-time streamflow and stage data for Arkansas River at Cañon City, CO (USGS #07096000) are currently updating from the USGS National Water Information System telemetry network.
Normal seasonal flow for Arkansas River at Cañon City, CO is determined from decades of USGS daily-mean discharge percentiles. Flow between the 10th percentile (250 CFS) and 75th percentile (466 CFS) is classified as Normal.
The official National Weather Service (NWS) flood stage for USGS #07096000 is 8 feet. With current water level at current levels, this station is currently below flood stage (margin of 8.0 ft).
USGS gauge #07096000 (Arkansas River at Cañon City, CO) is located at latitude 38.4339°, longitude -105.2572° in Colorado. Data is transmitted via USGS GOES satellite telemetry every 15 to 60 minutes and refreshed automatically on ClearGauge every 15 minutes.
Current flow is rated Data unavailable. Flow is below normal seasonal levels. Expect shallow shoals, exposed bedrock, and slower navigation. Always inspect rapids in person, wear a USCG-approved PFD, and check weather alerts before launching.
National Water Information System (NWIS) • Automated satellite telemetry transmission every 15 to 60 minutes.
Live readings via USGS satellite telemetry, updated every 15–60 minutes. Low / Normal / High verdicts are based on the 10th and 75th percentile discharge thresholds from the USGS Daily Statistics Service (decades of approved daily-mean data). Flood Risk uses the NWS published flood stage where available. Full methodology →
River Safety Notice
River conditions can change abruptly due to upstream reservoir releases, sudden mountain thunderstorms, flash flooding, and seasonal snowmelt surges. Always scout rapids prior to commitment, wear an approved USCG Type III/V Personal Flotation Device (PFD), carry appropriate rescue gear, and check local emergency management bulletins before launching.
