Colorado River Basin
Major Utah river corridor • Headwaters to confluence • Premier paddling, fishery & agricultural water resource
Corridor Flow Overview
The Colorado River in Utah is monitored by 1 active USGS river gauge. The essential river gauge for Westwater Canyon, one of the premier wilderness whitewater runs on the entire Colorado River. Features black schist canyon walls and famous rapids like Skull and Sock-It-To-Me.
Corridor Hydrological Gauges
Sequenced upstream to downstream along the primary river stem.
USGS ID
#09180500
Discharge
3,540 cfs
Stage
2.80 ft
Condition
Normal| Station & Location | USGS ID | Discharge (CFS) | Stage (FT) | Condition Verdict | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near Cisco, UT | #09180500 |
Basin Geographic Map
Real-time spatial visualization of all reporting stations on Colorado River.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Colorado River Water Levels & Flow
Direct answers about USGS river gauges, seasonal flow rates, and river conditions along the Colorado River in Utah.
What are the current water levels and conditions on the Colorado River in Utah?
ClearGauge monitors real-time water levels and streamflow across 1 USGS hydrological station along the Colorado River in Utah. Streamflow stage (ft), discharge (CFS), and historical percentile verdicts are updated every 15 minutes.