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). It is currently at 3.39 ft, 2.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek near Fraser, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elk Creek at Upper Station, near Fraser, CO | No flood stage defined | 4.93 ft | — | |
| Elk Creek at New Castle, Co. | No flood stage defined | 3.39 ft | — | |
| Elk Creek at Coal Creek above Crested Butte, CO | No flood stage defined | 0.54 ft | — |