Elkhead Creek near Craig, CO
Is Elkhead Creek near Craig, CO flooding right now?
Elkhead Creek near Craig, CO measured 1.97 ft on 2026-10-27 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.97 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 8 ft on Sun, Dec 29, 1996.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8 ft | 1996-12-29 |
| 6.83 ft | 1997-05-08 |
| 6.61 ft | 1998-05-04 |
| 6.2 ft | 1996-05-09 |
| 5.62 ft | 2000-04-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River above Elkhead Creek near Hayden, CO | 2.2 mi | Routt County |
| Elkhead Creek below Maynard Gulch, near Craig, CO | 2.2 mi | Moffat County |
| Elkhead Creek above Long Gulch, near Hayden, CO | 7.4 mi | Routt County |
| Yampa River below Craig, Co. | 10.0 mi | Moffat County |
| Elkhead Creek near Elkhead, Co. | 12.4 mi | Routt 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.