Major Flood
6 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
4.9 ft
Minor Flood
3.8 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap Resv.?
The Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap Resv. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09091900) 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 Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap Resv.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap Resv. is 3.8 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.9 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rifle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap Resv. 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 Rifle Creek below Rifle Gap Resv. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garfield County, Colorado at coordinates 39.6269°N, 107.7576°W. USGS site number: 09091900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Colorado River at Cameo
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey