River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ARCC2
In brief
The Arkansas River at Rocky Ford, CO read 1.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.46 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ARCC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.65 ft | 2015-05-20 |
| 2 | 6.28 ft | 2017-05-12 |
| 3 | 6.24 ft | 2013-09-16 |
| 4 | 6.00 ft | 1997-06-29 |
| 5 | 5.92 ft | 1995-07-20 |
| 6 | 5.89 ft | 1994-06-04 |
| 7 | 5.62 ft | 2015-05-11 |
| 8 | 4.59 ft | 2006-08-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water flows into fields near the Highway 266 Bridge northeast of Rocky Ford.
The river is bankfull. Minor agricultural flooding occurs near Rocky Ford.
Minor agricultural flooding occurs near Rocky Ford.
Minor flood. Loss of crops is possible in the Swink area. Many fields flood.
Moderate flood
Major flood
Water is to the base of the Highway 266 Bridge
Water reaches top of the Hightway 266 bridge. Approaches compromised.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 69 °F (21 °C) · 13 °F warmer than normal for this date · -4 °F in 24 hours
No. The Arkansas River at Rocky Ford is at 1.54 ft, 6.46 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
The highest crest on record is 6.65 ft, on 2015-05-20.
The water temperature at Rocky Ford, Arkansas River is 69 °F (20.7 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 13 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 3.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ARCC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07120500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.