RIVER GAUGE · FOUNTAIN CREEK
Fountain Creek near Piñon
Pueblo County, Colorado
Water level2.89 ft
Flow53 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Fountain Creek
UpstreamFountain Creek near Fountain
DownstreamFountain Creek at Pueblo
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