Is the Blue River flooding?

Colorado · 6 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Blue River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Colorado. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Blue River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Colorado river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.85 ft on 12 July 1995, carrying 4,040 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.71 ft, 7.1 ft below that record.

Drains 597 sq mi · gauge elevation 7,683 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Blue River at Blue River, Co.No flooding0.48 ft3.5 ft
Blue River near Dillon, CONo flooding4.34 ft7 ft
Blue River below Dillon, Co.No flooding0.86 ft4 ft
Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir, CONo flooding3.71 ft10.5 ft
Blue River above Green Mountain Reservoir, Co.No current data
Blue River above Pennsylvania Creek near Blue River, CONo current data
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.