Major Flood
13.5 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Flood waters reach the base of the bridge on Colorado Highway 47.
13.5 ft
Flood waters reach the Pueblo Mall parking lots.
12 ft
Water flows over the railroad tracks at the 4th Street Bridge in Pueblo.
11.5 ft
Water reaches buildings near the mouth of Fountain Creek.
10 ft
Minor lowland agricultural flooding occurs.
9.5 ft
Water spills over the path at the base of the Colorado Highway 47 Bridge. Significant inundation of trails in Confluence Park.
8 ft
Minor overbank flow spills into the park at the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River.
7 ft
Minor overbank flow spills into low spots along the creek north of Pueblo. Water flows over the bike path below the US HWY 50 bridge.
5.5 ft
The river is bankfull.
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 8, 1996 | 10.82 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 9.72 ft | 18,900 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 9.55 ft | 30,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FCHC2
River
Fountain Creek
County
Pueblo, CO
Coordinates
38.2878°N, 104.6011°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fountain Creek at Pueblo?
The Fountain Creek at Pueblo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07106500) 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 Pueblo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fountain Creek at Pueblo is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 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 Pueblo 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 Pueblo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pueblo County, Colorado at coordinates 38.2878°N, 104.6011°W. USGS site number: 07106500. 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
- Due to bridge replacement, this gauge is temporarily unavailable.
- Data is unavailable, forecasts will continue to be displayed.
- 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.