Major Flood
10 ft
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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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8.52 ft
Action Stage
7.21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Extensive inundation of structures occurs along the Cache la Poudre River in and west of Greeley.
9.5 ft
Most roads crossing the Cache la Poudre River are impassable. Water floods the sewage treatment plant and Island Grove Park in northeast Greeley.
9 ft
Numerous houses and businesses along the Cache la Poudre River flood in northeast Greeley. There is also extensive flooding of roads crossing the river.
8.5 ft
Multiple streets and roads crossing the Cache la Poudre River flood in and west of Greeley, including 85th Avenue.
7 ft
The Cache la Poudre River floods 71st Avenue in northern Greeley. Lowland and trail flooding occurs along the river from Windsor through Greeley.
6 ft
Sections of the Poudre River Trail begin to overtop from Windsor to Greeley.
5 ft
There is minor overbank flow into low lying areas along the Cache la Poudre River between Windsor and Greeley.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2014 | 8.73 ft | 4,630 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 8.65 ft | 4,240 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 7.94 ft | 3,950 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GLYC2
River
Cache La Poudre River (CO)
County
Weld, CO
Coordinates
40.4227°N, 104.6772°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley?
The Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Greeley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley is 8.52 feet. Action stage begins at 7.21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Weld County, Colorado at coordinates 40.4227°N, 104.6772°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: CO Division of Water Resources
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.