Plateau Creek near Cameo, CO
Is Plateau Creek near Cameo, CO flooding right now?
Plateau Creek near Cameo, CO measured 1.61 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.61 ft
Streamflow
14 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 9.8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.73 ft on Fri, Jun 16, 1995.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.75 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.8 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.73 ft | 1995-06-16 |
| 8.51 ft | 1983-06-22 |
| 7.99 ft | 1973-06-15 |
| 7.73 ft | 1942-05-27 |
| 7.6 ft | 1941-05-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near Cameo, Co. | 3.8 mi | Mesa County |
| Colo River below Grand Valley Div near Palisade, CO | 7.5 mi | Mesa County |
| Roan Creek at De Beque, Co. | 10.5 mi | Mesa County |
| Dry Fork at Upper Station near De Beque, Co. | 13.4 mi | Garfield County |
| Colorado River near De Beque, Co. | 13.8 mi | Mesa 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.