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RIVER GAUGE · ELKHEAD CREEK

Elkhead Creek near Hayden

Routt County, Colorado

Water level1.12 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jun 2, 20118.36 ft2,970 cfs
May 3, 20237.96 ft2,710 cfs
May 19, 20087.9 ft2,650 cfs

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