Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Flood waters flow over Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain.
15 ft
Flood waters flow over the railroad tracks south of Fountain.
14 ft
Moderate agricultural flooding and bank erosion occurs.
12 ft
Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
11 ft
Action Stage. Minor overbank flow spills into low lying agricultural areas.
10 ft
The river is bankfull upstream of the pool created by the drop structure and downstream.
6 ft
The river is bankfull within the pool created by the drop structure.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 14.54 ft | 20,300 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 12.3 ft | 9,410 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 12.06 ft | 20,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FHAC2
River
Fountain Creek
County
El Paso, CO
Coordinates
38.6017°N, 104.6703°W
Get Flood Alerts for Fountain Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fountain Creek near Fountain?
The Fountain Creek near Fountain gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07106000) 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 near Fountain?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fountain Creek near Fountain is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fountain Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fountain Creek near Fountain 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 near Fountain gauge located?
The gauge is located in El Paso County, Colorado at coordinates 38.6017°N, 104.6703°W. USGS site number: 07106000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Fountain Creek
On This River
More Resources
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.