Is the Lake Fork flooding?
The Lake Fork is tracked by 2 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 Lake Fork is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 Lake Fork at Gateview, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 4.81 ft on 1 July 2019, carrying 2,140 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.23 ft, 3.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork below Lake San Cristobal near Lake City, CO | No flood stage defined | 4.14 ft | — | |
| Lake Fork at Gateview, Co. | No flood stage defined | 1.23 ft | — |