Is the Fountain Creek flooding?
The Fountain Creek is tracked by 11 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 Fountain Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 11 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 Fountain Creek at Pueblo, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.00 ft on 17 June 1965, carrying 47,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (85 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs, CO | No flooding | 4.98 ft | 11.5 ft | |
| Fountain Creek near Fountain, Co. | No flooding | 7.27 ft | 12 ft | |
| Fountain Creek near Pinon, CO | No flooding | 2.88 ft | 12 ft | |
| Fountain Creek at Green Mountain Falls, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Fountain Creek at Cascade, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Fountain Creek near Colorado Springs, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Fountain Creek below Janitell Rd below Colo. Springs, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Fountain Creek at Security, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Fountain Creek above Young Hollow near Wigwam, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Fountain Creek at Pueblo, Co. | No current data | — | 10 ft | — |
| Fountain Creek at 8Th Street at Pueblo, CO | No flood stage defined | 7.55 ft | — |
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.