Colorado River near Granby
Grand County, Colorado
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Extensive life-threatening flooding will occur along the Colorado River. U.S. Highway 34 floods north of Granby.
- 9 ft
Major flooding occurs with homes and businesses impacted. The railroad tracks at Windy Gap flood.
- 8 ft
Houses flood north of Granby.
- 7.5 ft
Agricultural and pasture lands are inundated. Debris in the river could block flows at bridges.
- 7 ft
Water flows over U.S. Highway 40 at Windy Gap. Road closures are expected.
- 6.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to impact secondary roads. Outbuildings flood north of Granby.
- 6 ft
Widespread lowland and meadow flooding occurs along the river.
- 5 ft
Water begins to overflow into low lying areas along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1996 | 5.76 ft | 2,520 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 5.55 ft | 2,480 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 5.47 ft | 2,290 cfs |
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