Major Flood
10 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The 10th Street bridge is flooded and impassable.
22 ft
Much of Meeker between Highway 13 and the White River is flooded.
19 ft
Water is close to the bottom of the 10th Street bridge.
15.7 ft
The Highway 13 bridge on the west side of Meeker is flooded.
15 ft
Many homes and property between Water Street and the White River are flooded. 8 Road is impassable.
13 ft
Portions of 8 Road are flooded. Major flooding of property along the White River upstream and downstream of Meeker.
10.8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 13 bridge on the west side of Meeker.
10 ft
Some driveways and private bridges along 8 Road north of Meeker are flooded.
9 ft
Water will inundate portions of the Meeker City Park.
8 ft
Flooding is affecting some riverside homes and structures along the White River in Meeker.
6.7 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas is occurring. Portions of Meeker City Park are flooded.
6.3 ft
The White River is over bankfull in spots resulting in minor flooding of low-lying farm land. Minor flooding of Meeker City Park is occurring.
5.7 ft
The White River is close to bankfull in Meeker City Park. Some minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land is possible upstream and downstream of town.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1901 | 6.5 ft | 5,000 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 6.29 ft | 5,930 cfs |
| May 24, 1984 | 6.12 ft | 6,950 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WRMC2
River
White River
County
Rio Blanco, CO
Coordinates
40.0336°N, 107.8622°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River near Meeker?
The White River near Meeker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09304500) 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 White River near Meeker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River near Meeker is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River rises?
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Where is the White River near Meeker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado at coordinates 40.0336°N, 107.8622°W. USGS site number: 09304500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.