Major Flood
7.5 ft
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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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Widespread flooding occurs along Tenmile Creek in Frisco and along Interstate 70 west and southwest of Frisco.
6.5 ft
Houses along Tenmile Creek in Frisco begin to flood.
5 ft
Minor flooding of roads and properties begins along Tenmile Creek in and west of Frisco.
4.8 ft
The creek overflows into low lying areas in and west of Frisco.
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 | 5.14 ft | 1,760 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 5 ft | 1,530 cfs |
| May 28, 2003 | 4.84 ft | 1,510 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TCFC2
River
Tenmile Creek (CO)
County
Summit, CO
Coordinates
39.5753°N, 106.1100°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco?
The Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09050100) 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 Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tenmile Creek (CO) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco 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 Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco gauge located?
The gauge is located in Summit County, Colorado at coordinates 39.5753°N, 106.1100°W. USGS site number: 09050100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Blue River (CO) below Dillon
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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.