Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
College Avenue (U.S. Highway 287) is overtopped north of the Cache La Poudre River Bridge and the flow is directed along East Vine past Redwood Street. Water inundates businesses along East Prospect Road and East Mulberry Street.
11.8 ft
There is a 2 percent chance in any given year of reaching a flood of this magnitude.
10.5 ft
Water inundates businesses along the east side of North College Avenue, East Vine Drive, and East Lincoln Avenue. Structures flood on the south side of East Mulberry Street along the river. The river also begins to impact structures along East Prospect Road.
8.5 ft
The Cache La Poudre River is out of its banks in and near Fort Collins. Water will flow onto bike paths in low lying areas.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2013 | 11.56 ft | 8,140 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 10.46 ft | 7,710 cfs |
| May 30, 2014 | 9.54 ft | 5,860 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
POUC2
River
Cache La Poudre River (CO)
County
Larimer, CO
Coordinates
40.5881°N, 105.0692°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Fort Collins?
The Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Fort Collins gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06752260) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Fort Collins?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Fort Collins is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cache La Poudre River (CO) rises?
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Where is the Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Fort Collins gauge located?
The gauge is located in Larimer County, Colorado at coordinates 40.5881°N, 105.0692°W. USGS site number: 06752260. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.