Fountain Creek near Fountain

Last updated: Jul 15, 2025, 12:52 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 16 - Flood waters flow over Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain.
  • 15 - Flood waters flow over the railroad tracks south of Fountain.
  • 14 - Moderate agricultural flooding and bank erosion occurs.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.6017, -104.670
RFC ABRFC
State CO
WFO PUB
County El Paso
Data Provider(s)
U.S. Geological Survey 07106000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.30 ft on 06-22-2023 (P)
2. 14.54 ft on 06-12-2023 (P)
3. 9.01 ft on 08-29-2016
4. 11.83 ft on 06-16-2015 (P)
5. 10.06 ft on 09-13-2013

Historic Crests

1. 14.54 ft on 06-12-2023 (P)
2. 12.30 ft on 06-22-2023 (P)
3. 12.06 ft on 04-30-1999
4. 11.83 ft on 06-16-2015 (P)
5. 10.34 ft on 09-03-1994

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 5371.00 ft
moderate Flooding 5369.00 ft
minor Flooding 5367.00 ft
action 5366.00 ft
Latest Value 5362.76 ft
Gauge Zero 5355.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Pueblo
3 Eaton Way
Pueblo, CO 81001
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