Blue River at Blue River, Co.
Is Blue River at Blue River, Co. flooding right now?
Blue River at Blue River, Co. measured 0.48 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.0 ft below its 3.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.48 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 3.5 ft, with major flooding at 6 ft. The highest crest on record was 3.23 ft on Sun, Jun 18, 1995.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 3.5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 4.5 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 6 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 3.23 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 3.03 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 2.93 ft | 2011-07-19 |
| 2.84 ft | 1984-07-01 |
| 2.64 ft | 1999-06-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Creek above Mouth at Blue River, CO | 0.6 mi | Summit County |
| Blue River above Pennsylvania Creek near Blue River, CO | 1.9 mi | Summit County |
| French Gulch at Breckenridge, CO | 2.7 mi | Summit County |
| Mccullough-Sp-Crys-Diversion near Hoosier Pass, CO | 5.6 mi | Summit County |
| Monte Cristo Diversion near Hoosier Pass, CO | 5.6 mi | Summit County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.