River stage
Parkdale, Arkansas River
- River level
- 2.37 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.17 ft
- Recent high
- 2.83 ft
- Recent low
- 2.04 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PDLC2
- 30-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Average
- 2.32 ft
- Readings
- 103
- Data span
- 110 days
- Record crest
- 9.13 ft
In brief
The Arkansas River at Parkdale, CO read 2.37 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.63 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PDLC2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.13 ft | 1985-06-09 |
| 2 | 8.82 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 3 | 8.74 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 4 | 8.07 ft | 1980-06-12 |
| 5 | 8.06 ft | 1983-06-26 |
| 6 | 8.01 ft | 2019-06-15 |
| 7 | 7.91 ft | 2024-06-10 |
| 8 | 7.84 ft | 1987-06-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
The river is bankfull.
- 8.00 ft
Water threatens low spots along Highway 50 east of Cotopaxi.
- 8.50 ft
Water threatens Five Points Campground near Spikebuck.
- 9.00 ft
Minor agricultural flooding of fields and pastures along the river occurs.
- 9.50 ft
Water rises over railroad tracks in low spots along the river from Parkdale to Portland.
- 10.00 ft
Flood waters impact homes and businesses along the river between Cotopaxi and Texas Creek.
- 11.00 ft
Water rises to the base of the bridge at Texas Creek.
- 11.50 ft
Significant flooding occurs in Canon City.
- 12.00 ft
Water reaches the base of the bridge near Parkdale.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arkansas River flooding at Parkdale?
No. The Arkansas River at Parkdale is at 2.37 ft, 4.63 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Parkdale?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Arkansas River has been at Parkdale?
The highest crest on record is 9.13 ft, on 1985-06-09.
Is the Arkansas River high or low right now at Parkdale?
At 2.37 ft it is higher than 75% of readings over the last 110 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PDLC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07094500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.