Major Flood
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
4 ft
Minor Flood
3 ft
Action Stage
2.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
There is widespread major flooding with roads, bridges and buildings inundated.
4.5 ft
There is extensive flooding of roads, homes and businesses along the river in Fraser and Winter Park.
3.5 ft
Buildings near the river in Winter Park and Fraser begin to flood.
3 ft
Water approaches buildings, floods yards and begins to impact streets close to the river in Winter Park.
2.7 ft
The river begins overflowing into low lying areas in Winter Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2014 | 2.96 ft | 351 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1997 | 2.95 ft | 435 cfs |
| Jun 26, 1983 | 2.94 ft | 624 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRWC2
River
Fraser River (CO)
County
Grand, CO
Coordinates
39.9000°N, 105.7761°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fraser River (CO) at Winter Park?
The Fraser River (CO) at Winter Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09024000) 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 Fraser River (CO) at Winter Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fraser River (CO) at Winter Park is 3 feet. Action stage begins at 2.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fraser River (CO) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fraser River (CO) at Winter Park 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 Fraser River (CO) at Winter Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grand County, Colorado at coordinates 39.9000°N, 105.7761°W. USGS site number: 09024000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- Gauge readings may be inaccurate during periods of extreme cold.