Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.8 ft
The surface of the Little Snake River nears the base of the bridge on Focus Ranch. Major flooding is occurring along with severe erosion of river banks.
11.3 ft
Low-lying portions of 129 Road in the vicinity of bridge on Focus Ranch are beginning to flood. Moderate flooding of property along the Little Snake River is occurring. River banks are unstable.
10 ft
Water reaches the foundations of buildings on Focus Ranch. Minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land is occurring.
8.7 ft
The Little Snake River reaches the top of the right bank near Focus Ranch. Water begins to pool on low-lying agricultural land near and along the left and right river banks.
6.5 ft
Little Snake River reaches the top of the left bank near Focus Ranch.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1974 | 8.95 ft | 4,180 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 8.87 ft | 4,890 cfs |
| May 22, 1984 | 8.78 ft | 4,780 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSRC2
River
Little Snake River
County
Routt, CO
Coordinates
40.9994°N, 107.1434°W
Get Flood Alerts for Little Snake River
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 Little Snake River near Slater?
The Little Snake River near Slater gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09253000) 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 Slater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Snake River near Slater is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 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 Slater 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 Slater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Routt County, Colorado at coordinates 40.9994°N, 107.1434°W. USGS site number: 09253000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Little Snake River
On This River
Downstream: LSYW4
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.