Major Flood
13.8 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
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
County Road 19 bridge north of Maybell is flooded. County Road 19 is impassable.
17 ft
Farm buildings and homes along the Yampa River near Maybell are flooded.
16.89 ft
Portions of US 40 near the Maybell Bridge Campground/Yampa River Access Point are beginning to flood.
16 ft
The surface of the Yampa River is near the bottom of the US 40 bridge east of Maybell.
15 ft
Water is approaching farm buildings north of Maybell.
14 ft
The surface of the Yampa River is nearing the bottom of the bridge on County Route 19 north of Maybell.
13 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural land and some erosion is occurring along the Yampa River. Some access points for the Yampa River between Craig and Maybell are flooded.
12 ft
Minor flooding is occurring along the Yampa River. Portions of the Maybell Bridge Campground/Yampa River Access Point and picnic area are flooded. Moderate river bank erosion is occurring.
11 ft
The boat ramp in the Maybell Bridge Campground/Yampa River Access Point is flooded.
9 ft
The Yampa River reaches bankfull in spots resulting in minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land and some bank erosion.
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 16, 1984 | 12.42 ft | 25,100 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 11.78 ft | 20,300 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 11.18 ft | 18,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yampa River near Maybell?
The Yampa River near Maybell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09251000) 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 Maybell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yampa River near Maybell is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yampa River rises?
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Where is the Yampa River near Maybell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Moffat County, Colorado at coordinates 40.5027°N, 108.0334°W. USGS site number: 09251000. 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.