Surface Creek near Cedaredge, CO
Is Surface Creek near Cedaredge, CO flooding right now?
Surface Creek near Cedaredge, CO measured 2.66 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.3 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.66 ft
Streamflow
30 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 4.88 ft on Sun, May 22, 2005.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 4.88 ft | 2005-05-22 |
| 4.62 ft | 2023-05-25 |
| 4.32 ft | 2009-05-24 |
| 4.16 ft | 2015-06-11 |
| 4.15 ft | 2008-05-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Creek at Cedaredge, Co. | 6.8 mi | Delta County |
| North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near Lazear, CO | 13.8 mi | Delta County |
| Leroux Creek at Hotchkiss, Co. | 14.4 mi | Delta County |
| Currant Creek near Read, Co. | 14.5 mi | Delta County |
| Leroux Creek above Mouth near Hotchkiss, CO | 14.8 mi | Delta 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.