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
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2011 | 8.36 ft | 2,970 cfs |
| May 3, 2023 | 7.96 ft | 2,710 cfs |
| May 19, 2008 | 7.9 ft | 2,650 cfs |
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