Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Flooding is occurring around the ranger residence near the Deerlodge Park Campground.
21 ft
Much of the Deerlodge Park campground is flooded. Major bank erosion is occurring.
17 ft
Major flooding of agricultural is occurring. Water has reached the bottom of the 25 Road bridge. Portions of the access road to Deerlodge Park campground are washed out.
16.1 ft
Portions of the access road to the Deerlodge campground are flooded and impassable. Major erosion of the river banks is occurring.
15 ft
Moderate flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural land is occurring. Portions of the Deerlodge Park Campground are flooded and inaccessible.
13.5 ft
Flooding is occurring in the Deerlodge Park Campground. Campsites adjacent to the river are flooded. The boat ramp at the campground is inaccessible. River banks are unstable due to erosion.
12 ft
The Yampa River reaches bankfull in spots. Minor flooding is occurring in low-lying fields and agricultural land.
10 ft
Some minor flooding of low-lying tree and shrub covered areas within the river channel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1984 | 19.13 ft | 33,200 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 16.21 ft | 27,400 cfs |
| May 23, 2008 | 13.94 ft | 22,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yampa River near Deerlodge Park?
The Yampa River near Deerlodge Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09260050) 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 near Deerlodge Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yampa River near Deerlodge Park is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yampa River rises?
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Where is the Yampa River near Deerlodge Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Moffat County, Colorado at coordinates 40.4516°N, 108.5251°W. USGS site number: 09260050. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.