Vallecito Creek near Bayfield, Co.
Is Vallecito Creek near Bayfield, Co. flooding right now?
Vallecito Creek near Bayfield, Co. measured 2.30 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
2.30 ft
Streamflow
470 cfs
The highest crest on record was 6.51 ft on Sun, Sep 6, 1970.
Flood forecast
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.51 ft | 1970-09-06 |
| 5.99 ft | 2025-10-11 |
| 5.3 ft | 2006-10-06 |
| 4.07 ft | 2020-06-06 |
| 3.96 ft | 2015-06-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Los Pinos River above Vallecito Reservoir near Bayfield, CO | 4.6 mi | La Plata County |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above Tacoma, CO | 15.2 mi | La Plata County |
| Hermosa Creek near Hermosa, Co. | 17.0 mi | La Plata County |
| Cascade Creek below Cascade Creek Diversion near Rockwood CO | 20.1 mi | San Juan County |
| Cascade Creek above Cascade Creek Diversion near Rockwood CO | 20.1 mi | San Juan 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.