Colorado River Abv Gunnison River at Grand Junction

Is this flow normal for August 19?

Today's 434 cfs is 28% above the median for this date — which counts as very high water here.

The median flow on this date is 338 cfs. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

• Wind — 1 mph — calm, ideal for any boat±0
• Heat — 94°F — bring more water than you think-6

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

• Paddler discussion on Reddit ↗

  Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source

• Search American Whitewater ↗

  Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions

• Satellite view and access roads ↗

  Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like

• Video from this water ↗

  The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive

• USGS gauge 09106485 ↗

  Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata

Nearby water

• Gunnison River near Grand Junction7 mi
• Colo River below Grand Valley Div near Palisade10 mi
• Little Salt Wash Blw Greenway Drive at Fruita13 mi
• Plateau Creek near Cameo17 mi
• Colorado River near Cameo19 mi
• Salt Creek near Mouth near Mack22 mi