Taylor River near Taylor Park
Gunnison County, Colorado
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22.5 ft
Water reaches campsites 3 and 4 in Rivers End Campground. Several homes along left bank destroyed. Taylor Dam needs to be monitored.
- 22.5 ft
Water is receding from the lower campsites in Rivers End Campground.
- 15 ft
Major flooding and damage to home on left bank near intersection of FR 742 and Cow Trail Road and to home near intersection of FR 742 and Illinois Creek Road. Taylor Park Dam needs to be monitored.
- 11.3 ft
Water is receding from house on left bank near intersection of FR 742 and Cow Trail Road
- 11.3 ft
The Taylor River reaches the foundation of the house on the left bank near the intersection of FR 742 and Cow Trail Road. Sections of FR 742 flooded. Low-lying property along left bank flooded. Taylor Park Dam needs to be monitored.
- 8.8 ft
Lower portions of FR 742 near intersection with Illinois Creek Road along the Taylor River begin to flood. House on left bank near Illinois Creek begins to flood.
- 5.09 ft
Water reaches the top of the right bank.
- 3.6 ft
Water reaches the top of the left bank. The river gage site begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2008 | 3.63 ft | 1,130 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 3.6 ft | 1,040 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1993 | 3.56 ft | 904 cfs |
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