Is the Elk Creek flooding?
The Elk 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 Elk 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Elk Creek at New Castle, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.23 ft on 10 June 1957, carrying 1,770 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1922 (13 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek at Upper Station, near Fraser, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elk Creek near Fraser, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elk Creek at New Castle, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elk Creek at Coal Creek above 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.