Big Thompson River (CO) at Loveland

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What floods at each level

• 12 ft

  Extensive, life-threatening flooding occurs with roads crossing the Big Thompson River likely impassable. This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 11.5 ft

  Widespread, major flooding occurs with many roads, homes and businesses impacted. This level represents a flood that has a 2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 11 ft

  Numerous streets along and bridges crossing the Big Thompson River in Loveland flood.

• 10.5 ft

  Lincoln Avenue, Rossum Drive, 1st Street, Railroad Avenue, and the railroad tracks near the Big Thompson River are overtopped. This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 10 ft

  Low lying roads along the river in Loveland begin to be impacted by flooding.

• 9 ft

  The river overflows its banks in several areas including Barnes Park.

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