Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs, CO
Is Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs, CO flooding right now?
Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs, CO measured 4.98 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.98 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.1 ft on Sat, Jul 20, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.1 ft | 2019-07-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Creek at Bijou St. at Colo. Springs, CO | 1.5 mi | El Paso County |
| Fountain Creek below Janitell Rd below Colo. Springs, CO | 1.7 mi | El Paso County |
| Cheyenne Creek at Evans Ave at Colorado Springs, CO | 2.9 mi | El Paso County |
| Sand Creek above Mouth at Colorado Springs, CO | 3.3 mi | El Paso County |
| Bear Creek near Colorado Springs, CO | 3.6 mi | El Paso 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.