Watch out for High Flows & Possibly Flooding of Banks

April stream gauge data from North Ouray on the Uncompahgre River

The Uncompahgre River’s flows are beginning to increase and will peak in May, June or early July, due to spring runoff from snowmelt. As you can see from the graph above, the flows have remained above 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the stream gauge downstream and north of Ouray for the past three … Read more

UWP is growing – welcome our new faces

The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership (UWP) welcomed two new board members in February, and a River Corps member to serve with our Colorado River Watch team in March. Our little nonprofit is expanding to increase our capacity to monitor and analyze watershed conditions, restore and conserve riparian areas and water sources, and create awareness and stewardship … Read more

2025 Uncompahgre River Classic open for entries!

Uncompahgre River streamflow from March 3 to April 1

Predict the peak flow of the Uncompahgre River from runoff from snowmelt and earn the admiration of your friends and family (as well as winning great prizes, yet to be announced)! NEW in 2025: Entries taken from April 1 to May 31. Predictions of peak flow primarily from runoff accepted for dates between May 1 and July … Read more