Snake River near Montezuma, CO
Is Snake River near Montezuma, CO flooding right now?
Snake River near Montezuma, CO measured 1.15 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 2.6 ft below its 3.8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.15 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 3.8 ft, with major flooding at 5 ft. The highest crest on record was 3.88 ft on Tue, Jun 6, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3.3 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 3.8 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 4.5 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 3.88 ft | 1972-06-06 |
| 3.84 ft | 1983-06-21 |
| 3.78 ft | 1978-06-15 |
| 3.76 ft | 1973-06-13 |
| 3.71 ft | 1971-06-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Gulch near Dillon, Co. | 1.7 mi | Summit County |
| Straight Creek below Laskey Gulch near Dillon, CO | 5.7 mi | Summit County |
| Blue River near Dillon, CO | 6.3 mi | Summit County |
| Clear Creek near Loveland Pass, CO | 6.5 mi | Clear Creek County |
| Blue River below Dillon, Co. | 6.7 mi | Summit 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.