Los Pinos River above Vallecito Reservoir near Bayfield, CO
Is Los Pinos River above Vallecito Reservoir near Bayfield, CO flooding right now?
Los Pinos River above Vallecito Reservoir near Bayfield, CO measured 5.21 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
5.21 ft
Streamflow
815 cfs
The highest crest on record was 7.15 ft on Tue, Oct 14, 2025.
Flood forecast
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.15 ft | 2025-10-14 |
| 7 ft | 2025-10-11 |
| 6.88 ft | 2019-06-09 |
| 5.9 ft | 2023-05-17 |
| 5.5 ft | 2020-06-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Vallecito Creek near Bayfield, Co. | 4.6 mi | La Plata County |
| Los Pinos River near Ignacio, CO | 17.6 mi | La Plata County |
| Hermosa Creek near Hermosa, Co. | 18.2 mi | La Plata County |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above Tacoma, CO | 19.2 mi | La Plata County |
| Animas River at Durango, CO | 22.1 mi | La Plata County |
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.