Yampa River near Deerlodge Park
Moffat County, Colorado
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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