Flood Advisory
2026-02-01T20:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Rapid rise in water levels and potential river flooding caused by an ice jam release is possible. * WHERE...The Roaring Fork River and Fryingpan River from Snowmass Canyon through the town of Basalt and downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River. * WHEN...Until 800 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...A river ice jam release could result in a rapid increase in water levels and flow. Anyone near or in the Roaring Fork River or Fryingpan River should use extreme caution through the weekend. Rivers can fill with ice and debris in a matter of minutes downstream a river ice break. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1107 AM MST, Emergency Management reported a river ice jam within the advisory area. Warmer weather forecast through the weekend could allow river ice jams to break and result in minor flooding downstream. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Carbondale, Basalt, Snowmass, Snowmass Village, Emma, and El Jebel. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Catherine Store Section Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Catherine Store section of the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is a Class III river run with a moderate difficulty level.

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Summary

The best time to float this section is during the spring when the snowmelt increases the water flow to around 1,000-2,000 cfs. The river has several obstacles including rocks, boulders, and small rapids that require some maneuvering skills. Kayakers and rafters can enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains and trees while navigating through the river. Overall, this section provides a thrilling yet safe river adventure.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	401 cfs (5.3 ft)
Percent of Normal	97%
Optimal Range	600-1200 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to II+
Elevation	6,479 ft
Run Length	4.0 Mi
Gradient	20 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	236 cfs
Gauge Height	4.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09081000

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Flood Advisory
Until 2026-02-01T20:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Rapid rise in water levels and potential river flooding caused by an ice jam release is possible. * WHERE...The Roaring Fork River and Fryingpan River from Snowmass Canyon through the town of Basalt and downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River. * WHEN...Until 800 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...A river ice jam release could result in a rapid increase in water levels and flow. Anyone near or in the Roaring Fork River or Fryingpan River should use extreme caution through the weekend. Rivers can fill with ice and debris in a matter of minutes downstream a river ice break. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1107 AM MST, Emergency Management reported a river ice jam within the advisory area. Warmer weather forecast through the weekend could allow river ice jams to break and result in minor flooding downstream. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Carbondale, Basalt, Snowmass, Snowmass Village, Emma, and El Jebel. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

CATHERINE STORE SECTION

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

February 1, 2026

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	401 cfs (5.3 ft)
Percent of Normal	97%
Optimal Range	600-1200 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to II+
Elevation	6,479 ft
Run Length	4.0 Mi
Gradient	20 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	236 cfs
Gauge Height	4.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Roaring Fork River Near Emma USGS 09081000

Realtime River Levels

Roaring Fork River Near Emma
USGS 09081000

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Roaring Fork River Near Emma 236.0cfs	236cfs
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C 39.0cfs	39cfs
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs 350.0cfs	350cfs
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs 1170.0cfs	1170cfs
Colorado River Near Dotsero 577.0cfs	577cfs
Fryingpan River Near Ruedi 54.4cfs	54cfs