Fountain Creek near Pinon, CO
Is Fountain Creek near Pinon, CO flooding right now?
Fountain Creek near Pinon, CO measured 2.88 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.88 ft
Streamflow
52 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.74 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.74 ft | 2023-06-22 |
| 9.36 ft | 2011-09-15 |
| 8.68 ft | 2013-09-13 |
| 8.54 ft | 2018-07-24 |
| 8.5 ft | 2016-08-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek above Young Hollow near Wigwam, CO | 5.0 mi | Pueblo County |
| Fountain Creek at Pueblo, Co. | 9.8 mi | Pueblo County |
| Fountain Creek at 8Th Street at Pueblo, CO | 10.7 mi | Pueblo County |
| Teller Reservoir Spillway near Stone City, CO | 12.1 mi | Pueblo County |
| Arkansas River Tributary above Hwy 227 at Pueblo | 12.1 mi | Pueblo 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.