Station Name: COLORADO RIVER ABOVE IMPERIAL DAM, AZ-CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 174 feet

Nearest Address:
Imperial Dam Rd
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Imperial County

GPS Coordinates: 32.8849361, -114.468111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued June 25 at 8:02PM MST until June 27 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 8:02 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Imperial Valley including the city of El Centro. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued June 25 at 8:02PM MST until June 28 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 8:02 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Imperial County Southwest. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 12:21AM PDT until June 28 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 12:21 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Imperial County Southwest. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Air Quality Alert issued June 25 at 11:55PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 11:55 PM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 2 PM Friday, June 26, 2026 through 11:59 PM Saturday, June 27, 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils