Major Flood
13.5 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
12.1 ft
Minor Flood
10.8 ft
Action Stage
9.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Some roads along and over the Yampa River are impassable. Portions of the Craig Moffat County Airport are flooded.
16 ft
Water is near the bottom of bridges along the Yampa River, especially on South Ranney Street affecting access to the airport. Portions of the railroad along the river are beginning to flood. Water is flowing over the runaways at Craig Moffat County Airport.
13.5 ft
Major flooding is occurring along the Yampa causing major erosion of agricultural land and river banks. Water is cutting across oxbows in the river and oxbow lakes are flooding. Homes and buildings along the river are beginning to flood.
12.5 ft
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Yampa River especially along agricultural land. Water is flowing through retention ponds south of Craig. Water is cutting across the oxbow bends in the river and flowing through oxbow lakes. Homes near the oxbow lakes are beginning to flood.
11.5 ft
Minor flooding is occurring along the Yampa River. Water is flowing onto the Craig Golf Course by the Craig Moffat County Airport. Water is nearing some homes and buildings. Water is nearing the Craig Water Plant at the end of Water Plant Road.
10 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Yampa River is occurring. River banks have become unstable and dangerous to walk along.
9 ft
The Yampa River reaches bankfull in some locations in the vicinity of Craig. Some minor flooding of low-lying agricultural and pastoral land is occurring.
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 8, 2011 | 11.36 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 10.78 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| May 22, 2008 | 10.21 ft | 12,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yampa River below Craig?
The Yampa River below Craig gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09247600) 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 Yampa River below Craig?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yampa River below Craig is 10.8 feet. Action stage begins at 9.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.1 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yampa River rises?
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Where is the Yampa River below Craig gauge located?
The gauge is located in Moffat County, Colorado at coordinates 40.4808°N, 107.6142°W. USGS site number: 09247600. 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.