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Arkansas River

Linked station records, forecasts, and alerts stay source-specific so the river page can show context without flattening it into a single safety score.

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Associated gauges12Station-level records
Gauges with readings12Observation-capable records
Forecast availability22 linked forecast gauges
Last source updateAvailableJun 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM CDT

Current gauges on Arkansas River

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NWS / NWPS LMAC2

Arkansas River at Lamar

CO

Stale

Latest public reading

12.1 cfs

Observed May 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM CDT

Observation 55150 minutes old

NWS / NWPS PDAC2

Arkansas River above Pueblo

CO

Delayed

Latest public reading

2.08 ft

Observed Jun 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM CDT

Observation 55 minutes old

NWS / NWPS PDLC2

Arkansas River at Parkdale

CO

Delayed

Latest public reading

2.33 ft

Observed Jun 21, 2026 at 8:45 AM CDT

Observation 85 minutes old

NWS / NWPS PRTC2

Arkansas River at Portland

CO

Delayed

Latest public reading

0.94 ft

Observed Jun 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM CDT

Observation 55 minutes old

NWS / NWPS SALC2

Arkansas River at Salida

CO

Stale

Latest public reading

2.9 ft

Observed Jun 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM CDT

Observation 6415 minutes old

NWS / NWPS NPTC2

Arkansas River near Nepesta

CO

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

12.55 ft

Observed Jun 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM CDT

Observation 4855 minutes old

Delayed
Forecast

Latest public reading

2.88 ft

Observed Jun 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM CDT

Observation 55 minutes old

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