Gunnison River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Gunnison River is flowing at 1,260 cfs near Grand Junction, CO — 71% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. 4 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 209 to 1,260 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Gunnison River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Grand Junction, the Gunnison River is running 1,260 cfs — 71% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 4 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
Highest against normal: Grand Junction at 71%. Lowest: Gunnison Tunnel at 36%.
Paddlers: 0 of 4 runs on the Gunnison River with a live range are in range, 4 too low.
How the Gunnison River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Gunnison7,670 ft 256 cfs69%
- Gunnison Tunnel6,518 ft 209 cfs36%
- Delta4,921 ft 486 cfs45%
- Grand Junction4,642 ft 1,260 cfs71%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Gunnison River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
Gunnison River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gunnison River Near Gunnison CO
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 09114500 |
256 cfs | 69% | -6% | 1.07 ft | 4.4 ft below | 7,670 ft |
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Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel CO
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 09128000 |
209 cfs | 36% | 0% | 1.42 ft | · | 6,518 ft |
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Gunnison River At Delta CO
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 09144250 |
486 cfs | 45% | -7% | 1.45 ft | 10.6 ft below | 4,921 ft |
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Gunnison River Near Grand Junction CO
Oct 2, 1:30 AM · USGS 09152500 |
1,260 cfs | 71% | -5% | 3.07 ft | 9.9 ft below | 4,642 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Gunnison River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Dams & reservoirs on the Gunnison River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Gunnison River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Gunnison River
The Gunnison River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows through western Colorado. It is approximately 180 miles long and has a drainage basin of over 7,000 square miles. The river was historically used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting, and later by European explorers and settlers for transportation and irrigation. The hydrology of the river has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the largest, the Blue Mesa Reservoir. These dams and reservoirs provide water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The Gunnison River is also a popular recreational destination, with activities such as fishing, rafting, and kayaking. The river's ecosystem is vital to the region's agricultural industry and supports a variety of wildlife.
Fishing near the Gunnison River
About the Gunnison River
How is the Gunnison River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Gunnison River is flowing at 1,260 cfs near Grand Junction, CO, about 71% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 209 to 1,260 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Gunnison River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Gunnison River is at 57% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Gunnison River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Gunnison (5.5 ft), Delta (12.0 ft), Grand Junction (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Gunnison River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.