Is the Cottonwood Creek flooding?

Colorado · 4 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Cottonwood Creek is tracked by 4 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 Cottonwood Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 4 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 6 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 Cottonwood Creek at Union Blvd, at Colo Springs, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.37 ft on 21 June 2023, carrying 2,280 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1969 (9 annual peaks).

Drains 16 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,476 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cottonwood Creek at Cowpoke Rd. at Colo Springs, CONo current data
Cottonwood Creek at Woodmen Rd near Colo Springs, CONo current data
Cottonwood Creek at Union Blvd, at Colo Springs, CONo current data
Cottonwood Creek at Mouth at Pikeview, 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.