Major Flood
14 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
The 10 Road Bridge over the Little Snake River is flooded and impassable.
19 ft
Low-lying portions of 25 Road near the 10 Road bridge are beginning to flood.
18 ft
Water nears the bottom of the 10 Road bridge over the Little Snake River.
14 ft
Major flooding of agricultural land and low-lying portions of roads along the Little Snake River is occurring. Ranch land and ranch buildings along the Little Snake River between 10 Road and Hwy 318 begin to flood.
13.5 ft
Water will cover sections of Highway 318 west of Sunbeam. Farm buildings near the Hwy 318 bridge of the Little Snake River are beginning to flood.
13 ft
Agricultural and pastoral land in Lily Park is flooding. Moderate bank erosion is occurring. Portions of 10 Road near the Little Snake River bridge are impassable.
12 ft
Low-lying portions of 10 Road near bridge across the Little Snake River are beginning to flood.
10 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land along the river is occurring.
7.5 ft
The Little Snake River is reaching bankfull in spots.
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 26, 1926 | 10.5 ft | 14,200 cfs |
| May 17, 1984 | 9.85 ft | 16,700 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 9.8 ft | 10,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LILC2
River
Little Snake River
County
Moffat, CO
Coordinates
40.5490°N, 108.4243°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Snake River near Lily?
The Little Snake River near Lily gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09260000) 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 Little Snake River near Lily?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Snake River near Lily is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Snake River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Snake River near Lily 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 Little Snake River near Lily gauge located?
The gauge is located in Moffat County, Colorado at coordinates 40.5490°N, 108.4243°W. USGS site number: 09260000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.