Fountain Creek near Fountain, Co.
Is Fountain Creek near Fountain, Co. flooding right now?
Fountain Creek near Fountain, Co. measured 7.27 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.27 ft
Streamflow
59 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.54 ft on Mon, Jun 12, 2023.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.54 ft | 2023-06-12 |
| 12.3 ft | 2023-06-22 |
| 12.06 ft | 1999-04-30 |
| 11.83 ft | 2015-06-16 |
| 10.34 ft | 1994-09-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Fountain Creek near Fountain, CO | 5.1 mi | El Paso County |
| Rock Creek near Fountain, Co. | 5.5 mi | El Paso County |
| Jimmy Camp Creek at Fountain, Co. | 5.8 mi | El Paso County |
| Fountain Creek above Young Hollow near Wigwam, CO | 7.7 mi | Pueblo County |
| Fountain Creek at Security, CO | 9.5 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.