Major Flood
15 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Flood waters flow over road between Pinon and Pinon Bridge.
15 ft
Water threatens buildings near 8th Avenue in Pueblo.
14 ft
Water threatens buildings near 28th Street in Pueblo.
12 ft
Minor agricultural flooding occurs south of Pinon.
11 ft
Lowland agricultural flooding occurs south of Pinon. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | 11.74 ft | 31,700 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 9.36 ft | 13,600 cfs |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 8.68 ft | 11,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PNNC2
River
Fountain Creek
County
Pueblo, CO
Coordinates
38.4294°N, 104.5981°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fountain Creek near Piñon?
The Fountain Creek near Piñon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07106300) 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 Piñon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fountain Creek near Piñon is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 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 Piñon 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 Piñon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pueblo County, Colorado at coordinates 38.4294°N, 104.5981°W. USGS site number: 07106300. 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.