Major Flood
10 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
5.8 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Water is flowing over the surface of the 24 Road bridge. Major flooding is occurring along 24 Road, 5 Road and surrounding land. Flood waters will likely wash out and destroy the 24 Road bridge.
13 ft
The surface of Dallas Creek is nearing the bottom of the 24 Road bridge. Major flooding is occurring over the ranch southwest of the bridge with flood waters also covering portions of 5 road southeast of the bridge. Flooding is also occurring in the horse pasture to the northeast of the bridge.
12 ft
Pasture land northeast of the 24 Road bridge is beginning to flood. The water level is nearing the top of the right bank southeast of the bridge. Flooding is occuring on the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
10 ft
The Dallas Creek is flowing over the lower half of the ranch along the left bank of the Dallas Creek southwest of the 24 Road bridge and is nearing the ranch house.
8.5 ft
The Dallas Creek has reached the barn on the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
7.5 ft
Flooding is occuring along the riverside portions of the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
6.5 ft
Water rises to the river gage location. Flooding is occuring over areas along the bank of the Dallas Creek southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
6 ft
Dallas Creek has reached over the top of the riverbank near the ranch southwest of the 24 Road bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1999 | 8.42 ft | 3,960 cfs |
| May 9, 1984 | 6.4 ft | 680 cfs |
| Jul 20, 1983 | 6.13 ft | 998 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dallas Creek near Ridgway?
The Dallas Creek near Ridgway gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09147000) 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 Dallas Creek near Ridgway?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dallas Creek near Ridgway is 5.8 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dallas Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dallas Creek near Ridgway to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Dallas Creek near Ridgway gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ouray County, Colorado at coordinates 38.1778°N, 107.7584°W. USGS site number: 09147000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.