Yampa River at Steamboat Springs, CO
Is Yampa River at Steamboat Springs, CO flooding right now?
Yampa River at Steamboat Springs, CO measured 0.78 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.78 ft
Streamflow
40 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.9 ft on Thu, Jun 8, 1905.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.9 ft | 1905-06-08 |
| 8.9 ft | 1906-06-13 |
| 7.65 ft | 1997-06-03 |
| 7.5 ft | 1904-05-25 |
| 7.44 ft | 2003-06-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River below Soda Creek at Steamboat Springs, CO | 0.6 mi | Routt County |
| Fish Creek at Upper Sta near Steamboat Springs, CO | 2.5 mi | Routt County |
| Walton Creek near Steamboat Springs, Co. | 5.7 mi | Routt County |
| Elk River near Milner, Co. | 6.7 mi | Routt County |
| Mid Fork Fish Creek Tributary below Fish Creek Reservoir, CO | 7.1 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.