Is the Taylor River flooding?

Colorado · 4 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Taylor River 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 Taylor River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Taylor River at Almont, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.32 ft on 1 July 1957, carrying 3,590 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1910 (116 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.38 ft, 3.9 ft below that record.

Drains 476 sq mi · gauge elevation 8,016 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Taylor River at Taylor Park, Co.No flooding1.10 ft11.3 ft
Taylor River below Taylor Park Reservoir, Co.No flooding3.29 ft7 ft
Taylor River at Almont, Co.No flooding1.38 ft5 ft
Taylor River above Trail Creek near Taylor Park, CONo flood stage defined9.33 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.