RIVER GAUGE · SURFACE CREEK
Surface Creek at Cedaredge
Delta County, Colorado
Water level0.97 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3 ft
Minor flood3.8 ft
Moderate flood5 ft
Major flood6 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Water will reach bottom of bridge on SE Jay Ave.
- 7.5 ft
Water will reach bottom of bridge on SE Independence Ave.
- 6 ft
Significant agricultural flooding.
- 5 ft
Residential outbuildings flooded in Eckert.
- 4.59 ft
Water will reach bottom of foot bridge at gage site.
- 4 ft
Flood stage. Water to base of several bridges along reach.
- 3 ft
Minor agricultural flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1984 | 3.44 ft | 862 cfs |
| May 29, 1983 | 3.37 ft | 724 cfs |
| May 16, 2023 | 3.13 ft | 663 cfs |
More on Surface Creek
UpstreamSurface Creek near Cedaredge
DownstreamGunnison River at Delta
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