Station Name: COLORADO RIVER AT LEES FERRY, AZ
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,140 feet

Nearest Address:
Lees Ferry, AZ 86036
Coconino County

GPS Coordinates: 36.8643333, -111.5878722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 22 at 8:39AM MST until June 23 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Effective: Mon June 22, 2026, 8:39 AM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging from 105 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, to 111 degrees at Phantom Ranch. * WHERE...Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.

This warning is reserved for only the hottest days of the year and is issued when temperatures are expected to rise to dangerous levels. Day hikers on Bright Angel Trail should descend no farther than 1 1/2 miles from the upper trailhead. Between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, hikers should be out of the canyon or at Havasupai Gardens or Bright Angel campgrounds, physical activity is discouraged. All hikers should have adequate gear, including a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, salty snacks, sufficient water, and electrolyte mix. Doubling your calorie intake helps maintain your energy. Hike smart. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.