Yampa River above Stagecoach Reservoir, CO
Is Yampa River above Stagecoach Reservoir, CO flooding right now?
Yampa River above Stagecoach Reservoir, CO measured 1.96 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.96 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.96 ft on Thu, Mar 26, 1998.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.96 ft | 1998-03-26 |
| 5.61 ft | 1997-06-09 |
| 5.57 ft | 1996-04-10 |
| 4.91 ft | 2008-04-24 |
| 4.87 ft | 2019-06-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River below Stagecoach Reservoir, CO | 3.6 mi | Routt County |
| Middle Creek near Oak Creek, CO | 9.9 mi | Routt County |
| Foidel Creek at Mouth near Oak Creek, CO | 10.2 mi | Routt County |
| Walton Creek near Steamboat Springs, Co. | 11.4 mi | Routt County |
| Foidel Creek near Oak Creek, CO | 11.6 mi | Routt 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.