Is the Elk River flooding?
The Elk River 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 Elk River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 Elk River near Milner, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.40 ft on 19 May 1917, carrying 4,460 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (57 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.23 ft, 9.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River near Milner, Co. | No flooding | 1.23 ft | 7.5 ft | |
| Elk River above Clark, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elk River at Clark, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |