River stage
Kremmling, Colorado River
- River level
- 3.79 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 6.00 ft
- Recent low
- 3.60 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KRMC2
- 30-day change
- -0.31 ft
- Average
- 4.82 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.60 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at Kremmling, CO read 3.79 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.71 ft below action stage. That is 0.31 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KRMC2
Water 57 °F (14 °C) · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.60 ft | 1984-05-26 |
| 2 | 14.91 ft | 1983-07-12 |
| 3 | 14.66 ft | 2011-06-27 |
| 4 | 14.21 ft | 2014-06-01 |
| 5 | 14.09 ft | 1996-06-23 |
| 6 | 14.03 ft | 1997-06-12 |
| 7 | 13.58 ft | 2015-06-19 |
| 8 | 13.27 ft | 1995-07-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.50 ft
There is considerable inundation into rural lowlands along the river.
- 14.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of ranchland adjacent to the river from upstream of Kremmling through Gore Canyon.
- 15.00 ft
There is considerable bank erosion with flooding of secondary roads possible. There is also significant washing of railroad grade in Gore Canyon.
- 17.00 ft
There is moderate flooding of ranchland near Kremmling and in Gore Canyon. Some inundation of structures and roads is possible.
- 18.00 ft
There is widespread major flooding impacting roads, bridges and buildings near the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at Kremmling?
No. The Colorado River at Kremmling is at 3.79 ft, 9.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kremmling?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13.5 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Kremmling?
The highest crest on record is 16.6 ft, on 1984-05-26.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at Kremmling?
At 3.79 ft it is higher than 7% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Kremmling, Colorado River?
The water temperature at Kremmling, Colorado River is 57 °F (14.1 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS. It has fallen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KRMC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09058000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.