Is the Coal Creek flooding?
The Coal Creek is tracked by 3 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 Coal Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Coal Creek near Louisville, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 3.42 ft on 30 April 1999, carrying 643 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1998 (8 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek near Louisville, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Coal Creek above Elk Creek near Crested Butte, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Coal Creek above Mccormick Dtch at Crested Butte, CO | No 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.