Graphical forecasts are not available for the North Fork Big Thompson River (CO) at Drake. During times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the text products.
Historic Crests
(1) 11.55 ft on 09/12/2013
(2) 9.31 ft on 07/31/1976
(3) 4.48 ft on 07/04/2021
(4) 3.76 ft on 05/24/2017
(5) 3.49 ft on 06/30/2019
(6) 3.19 ft on 06/02/2020
(7) 3.12 ft on 06/17/2018
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 4.48 ft on 07/04/2021
(2) 3.19 ft on 06/02/2020
(3) 3.49 ft on 06/30/2019
(4) 3.12 ft on 06/17/2018
(5) 3.76 ft on 05/24/2017
(6) 11.55 ft on 09/12/2013
(7) 9.31 ft on 07/31/1976
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map
is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates
provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos
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8
This is a major, life threatening flood. There is extensive inundation of houses and businesses with severe damage to County Road 43 from Glen Haven through Drake.
7
Major flooding occurs along the river with County Road 43 likely damaged.
6.5
Water is up to the base of the bridges at Glen Haven and Drake. High water isolates houses.
6
Moderate flooding occurs with roads, homes, businesses and the Drake RV campground impacted.
5.5
Water overtops the road a mile east of Glen Haven and begins to affect some residences in Glen Haven.
4.5
Water overflows banks in the lowest areas adjacent to the river.
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NWS Information
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