Major Flood
7.5 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
There is extensive flooding of structures and roads along the creek.
7 ft
Buildings along the creek flood.
6.5 ft
Several roads flood along the creek in Dillon Valley.
6 ft
Little Beaver Road floods in Dillon Valley. This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
5.7 ft
Water begins to overflow into a parking lot near the creek in Dillon Valley.
5.6 ft
Culvert undercutting, washing, and debris clogging begin in Dillon Valley.
5.3 ft
Water overflows onto the street and into a yard near the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1995 | 5.78 ft | 416 cfs |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 5.71 ft | 261 cfs |
| May 27, 2010 | 5.67 ft | 339 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SLAC2
River
Straight Creek (CO)
County
Summit, CO
Coordinates
39.6397°N, 106.0397°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Straight Creek (CO) near Dillon?
The Straight Creek (CO) near Dillon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09051050) 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 Straight Creek (CO) near Dillon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Straight Creek (CO) near Dillon is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Straight Creek (CO) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Straight Creek (CO) near Dillon 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 Straight Creek (CO) near Dillon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Summit County, Colorado at coordinates 39.6397°N, 106.0397°W. USGS site number: 09051050. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Colorado River near Kremmling
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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.