Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SHDC2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

6.5 ft

Moderate Flood

4.5 ft

Minor Flood

4 ft

Action Stage

3.8 ft

What Floods at Each Level

7.6 ft

DRY CREEK OVERTOPS SHIELDS STREET

4.59 ft

FLOW IS GREATER THAN 500 CFS ON DRY CREEK...PRODUCING POTENTIAL FLOODING AT DOWNSTREAM ROAD CROSSING

3.95 ft

GATE CLOSURE OF LARIMER & WELD INLET GATES IS ACTIVATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO RISING LIMB OF FLOOD HYDROGRAPH

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

SHDC2

River

Dry Creek (CO)

County

Larimer, CO

Coordinates

40.6306°N, 105.0953°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins?

The Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins 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 Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.5 feet, and major flooding at 6.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when Dry Creek (CO) rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins 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 Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins gauge located?

The gauge is located in Larimer County, Colorado at coordinates 40.6306°N, 105.0953°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

On This River

Downstream: Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley

More Resources

Colorado River Gauges River Level App Flood Alerts Understanding River Flood Levels Flash Flood Warnings Tornado Alerts

Source & Notes

Data provided by: City of Fort Collins

Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

Dry Creek (CO) above Fort Collins Water Level & Flood Stage.