Fraser River at Winter Park, Co.
Is Fraser River at Winter Park, Co. flooding right now?
Fraser River at Winter Park, Co. measured 0.86 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 2.1 ft below its 3 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.86 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 3 ft, with major flooding at 5 ft. The highest crest on record was 2.96 ft on Fri, May 30, 2014.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 2.7 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 3 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 4 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 2.96 ft | 2014-05-30 |
| 2.95 ft | 1997-06-09 |
| 2.94 ft | 1983-06-27 |
| 2.9 ft | 1918-06-13 |
| 2.88 ft | 2010-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Vasquez Creek at Winter Park, CO | 1.5 mi | Grand County |
| Vasquez Diversion 2 near Winter Park, CO | 2.0 mi | Grand County |
| Elk Creek near Fraser, Co. | 2.9 mi | Grand County |
| Middle Fork Ranch Creek above Diversion near Fraser CO | 3.0 mi | Grand County |
| Elk Creek at Upper Station, near Fraser, CO | 3.0 mi | Grand 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.