Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Flood waters inundate Circle Drive Mobile Home Park near South Circle Drive.
23 ft
Flood waters flow over South Nevada Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs. Waters threaten I-25 on-ramp.
21 ft
Flood waters flow into Dorchester Park near South Nevada Avenue.
18 ft
Water reaches the base of the South Nevada Avenue Bridge.
17 ft
Flood waters threaten homes south of Security-Widefield at the end of Leigh Lane in the residential development along Southmoor Drive.
15.5 ft
Water flows over the Front Range Trail near Janitell Road.
15 ft
Flood waters reach the base of the South Tejon Street Bridge.
14 ft
Flood waters threaten homes in Stratmoor northwest of Security-Widefield.
13 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands along the creek occurs.
12 ft
Communities below and near the Nevada Avenue bridge are affected.
11.5 ft
Flood Stage. The river is bankfull. Communities along creek are affected.
9.5 ft
Action Stage. Water flows over the Front Range Trail under the South Nevada Avenue Bridge. Communities along creek may be affected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2019 | 12.1 ft | 4,260 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FNEC2
River
Fountain Creek
County
El Paso, CO
Coordinates
38.8164°N, 104.8228°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs?
The Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07105500) 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 Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fountain Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs 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 Fountain Creek at Colorado Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in El Paso County, Colorado at coordinates 38.8164°N, 104.8228°W. USGS site number: 07105500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Data courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.