Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER AT PORTLAND, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,043 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 120
Portland, CO 81226
Fremont County

GPS Coordinates: 38.38833418, -105.0160961

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 5:19AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including the following area, Pueblo Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet in and near the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is possible up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 8:45AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:45 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including far southwestern Pueblo County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Pueblo, Pueblo Airport, Boone, Blende, Salt Creek, Avondale, Pueblo Depot, Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo West, Pinon and Colorado City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 5:19AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including the following areas, Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is possible up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:10 AM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Pueblo, Custer and Fremont Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Pueblo, Beulah, Colorado City, Rye, Westcliffe and Canon City. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 08 to 900 AM Thursday July 09 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres wildfire will be possible within the advisory area through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 8:45AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:45 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including the Wet Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Greenhorn Mountain, Silver Cliff, Rye, San Isabel, Beulah, Rosita and Colorado City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.