Lost Canyon Creek near Dolores, Co.
Is Lost Canyon Creek near Dolores, Co. flooding right now?
Lost Canyon Creek near Dolores, Co. measured 2.12 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 7.4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.12 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7.4 ft, with major flooding at 10.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.25 ft on Mon, May 1, 2023.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.2 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.4 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.3 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.7 ft | 8.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.25 ft | 2023-05-01 |
| 7.35 ft | 2019-04-28 |
| 7.23 ft | 1986-04-02 |
| 6.91 ft | 2005-04-18 |
| 6.76 ft | 1984-05-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores River at Dolores, Co. | 2.4 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mud Creek at State Highway 32, near Cortez, Co. | 14.0 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mcelmo Creek near Cortez, Co. | 14.1 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mancos River at Anitas Flat below Mancos, CO | 14.6 mi | Montezuma County |
| Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez, CO | 15.2 mi | Montezuma 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.