RIVER GAUGE · BLUE RIVER (CO)
Blue River (CO) at Blue River
Summit County, Colorado
Water level0.50 ft
Flow7 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3 ft496 cfs
Minor flood3.5 ft
Moderate flood4.5 ft
Major flood6 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 6 ft
Widespread, major flooding occurs with numerous roads and streets inundated in and near Breckenridge. Many homes and businesses are impacted.
- 4.5 ft
Homes and businesses flood along the Blue River in Breckenridge.
- 4 ft
Water begins to overtop bridges or the bridge approaches flood in Breckenridge.
- 3.5 ft
The Blue River overflows its banks onto walkways and parks in Breckenridge.
- 3 ft
Washing begins along the tops of the river banks in Breckenridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1995 | 3.23 ft | 681 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 3.03 ft | 506 cfs |
| Jul 18, 2011 | 2.93 ft | 511 cfs |
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