Yampa River below Craig, Co.
Is Yampa River below Craig, Co. flooding right now?
Yampa River below Craig, Co. measured 0.46 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 10.8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.46 ft
Streamflow
54 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.8 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.36 ft on Wed, Jun 8, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.4 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.8 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.1 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.36 ft | 2011-06-08 |
| 10.78 ft | 1997-06-04 |
| 10.21 ft | 2008-05-23 |
| 9.9 ft | 2010-06-09 |
| 9.87 ft | 2003-06-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Fork at Mouth, near Hamilton, Co. | 3.5 mi | Moffat County |
| Elkhead Creek near Craig, CO | 10.0 mi | Moffat County |
| Yampa River above Elkhead Creek near Hayden, CO | 11.6 mi | Routt County |
| Elkhead Creek below Maynard Gulch, near Craig, CO | 12.2 mi | Moffat County |
| Wilson Creek above Taylor Creek near Axial, Co. | 15.0 mi | Moffat 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.