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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Cache La Poudre River (CO) above Fort Collins are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Fort Collins
Zoom Level:11
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 10.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 9
Flood Stage: 7.5
Action Stage: 6.5
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 10.29 ft on 09/13/2013
(2) 8.08 ft on 05/31/2014
(3) 7.86 ft on 08/01/1976
(4) 7.72 ft on 06/21/1983
(5) 7.56 ft on 04/30/1999
(6) 7.03 ft on 06/18/1995
(7) 6.95 ft on 06/12/2015
(8) 6.94 ft on 06/12/2010
(9) 6.80 ft on 06/12/2016
(10) 6.72 ft on 07/01/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 6.07 ft on 05/23/2021
(2) 6.16 ft on 06/01/2020
(3) 5.92 ft on 07/01/2019
(4) 5.53 ft on 05/27/2018
(5) 6.57 ft on 06/11/2017
(6) 6.80 ft on 06/12/2016
(7) 6.95 ft on 06/12/2015
(8) 8.08 ft on 05/31/2014
(9) 10.29 ft on 09/13/2013
(10) 3.90 ft on 06/06/2012
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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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.
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11 This is a major-life threatening flood with numerous streets and highways damaged and homes and businesses inundated.
10.4 Buildings flood in and near the town of Laporte. Numerous bridges...streets and highways along the river in Laporte and Fort Collins are impacted by flooding. This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click here.
10 Numerous bridges crossing the river in Laporte and Fort Collins may be inaccessible as river levels rise to the base of the bridges. Water approaches several neighborhoods and North College Avenue from Vine to Conifer Streets on the north side of Fort Collins.
9.5 Laporte school buildings near the river flood. Highway 14 may be inaccessible in Poudre Canyon.
9 Roads along the river in Poudre Canyon begin to flood. River water begins to impact buildings in Laporte.
8.5 The river rises near the base of the bridge at College Avenue in Fort Collins.
7.8 This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click here.
7.5 Considerable overbank flow and localized flooding occurs downstream in and near Laporte and Fort Collins.
7 The river may overflow onto low lying property including farmland near Harmony Road.
6.5 The river flows over the Poudre River Trail and bike path in low spots.
Photos
(1) Looking Upstream
(2) Looking Downstream
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Observations provided by the Colorado Division of Water Resources
Observations also available from the City of Fort Collins

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