Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FSSC2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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

Major Flood

19 ft

Moderate Flood

17 ft

Minor Flood

15.5 ft

Action Stage

8 ft

What Floods at Each Level

18.7 ft

FOSSIL CREEK SPILLS TOWARDS HOUSES IN PARAGON POINT TO THE WEST.

15.3 ft

TRILBY ROAD IS OVERTOPPED.

7.9 ft

BIKE TRAIL UPSTREAM OF TRILBY ROAD IS OVERTOPPED.

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

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

FSSC2

River

Fossil Creek (CO)

County

Larimer, CO

Coordinates

40.4961°N, 105.0519°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins?

The Fossil Creek (CO) at 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 Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.

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Where is the Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins gauge located?

The gauge is located in Larimer County, Colorado at coordinates 40.4961°N, 105.0519°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: City of Fort Collins

Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins Water Level & Flood Stage.