Major Flood
9.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Water is flowing over the County Road 42 bridge and County Road 42 is impassable. Water has reached the base of the US40 bridge.
9 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Water is nearing the base of the 42 Road bridge. Backwater flooding is possible where the East and West Forks of the Elk River pass under US40. Severe bank erosion and scouring is significantly altering the river channel.
8.3 ft
Moderate flooding is occurring. Water is nearing the base of the private ranch bridge near County Road 42. Water has reached the foundations of several homes along the Elk River above and below US40.
8 ft
Water is nearing ranch buildings between County Road 44 and the Elk River.
7.9 ft
Backwater flooding is possible due to debris blocking the East Fork Elk River Culverts under US 40.
7.7 ft
Water is approaching homes on the southside of US40 near the confluence of the East Fork Elk River and the Yampa River.
7.5 ft
Lower portions of 42 road near the Elk River bridge are starting to flood.
7 ft
Low land flooding is occurring along the reach of the Elk River. Water has reached the foundations of some ranch buildings and homes near the County Road 42 Bridge.
6 ft
The Elk River has reached bankfull. Some minor low-land flooding is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1917 | 10.4 ft | 4,460 cfs |
| May 28, 1906 | 10.05 ft | 4,380 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1905 | 9.9 ft | 3,940 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elk River near Milner?
The Elk River near Milner gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09242500) 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 Elk River near Milner?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elk River near Milner is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elk River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elk River near Milner 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 Elk River near Milner gauge located?
The gauge is located in Routt County, Colorado at coordinates 40.5147°N, 106.9539°W. USGS site number: 09242500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Yampa River near Hayden
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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.