Surface Creek at Cedaredge water level

Name: Surface Creek at Cedaredge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Surface Creek, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.02ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT (47 min ago)

Flow: 17.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.67 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:14 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Surface Creek at Cedaredge, where the gauge shows 1.02 ft.

It is 2.78 ft below the flood stage of 3.80 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.67 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.01 ft – 1.13 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 3.13 ftMay 16, 2023
Forecast peak: 1.67 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 3.80 ft.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: Water will reach bottom of bridge on SE Jay Ave.
7.50 ft: Water will reach bottom of bridge on SE Independence Ave.
6.00 ft: Significant agricultural flooding.
5.00 ft: Residential outbuildings flooded in Eckert.
4.59 ft: Water will reach bottom of foot bridge at gage site.
4.00 ft: Flood stage. Water to base of several bridges along reach.
3.00 ft: Minor agricultural flooding.
1.02 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.13 ft	May 16, 2023
2	3.11 ft	May 22, 2005
3	2.75 ft	May 20, 2008
4	2.64 ft	June 14, 2019
5	2.62 ft	June 11, 2015
6	2.52 ft	May 25, 2009
7	2.34 ft	May 8, 2011
8	2.26 ft	April 21, 2022
9	2.20 ft	April 23, 2006
10	2.14 ft	April 18, 2017

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 63° 46° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 65° 48° 0.01 in Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 64° 47° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 69° 49° 0.05 in, 44% Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 60° 52° 0.15 in, 92% Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 59° 46° 0.18 in, 92% Wind 19 mph

24 Sat 56° 41° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on Surface Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Surface Creek near CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek	2.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard CityReservoir, Fruit Growers Reservoir	5,465.46 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	5.5 mi
North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near LazearRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River	175 cfs	Normal	−8.0 cfs	9 mi
Leroux Creek above Mouth near HotchkissRiver gauge, Leroux Creek	6.8 cfs	Very low	+0.5 cfs	13 mi
Gunnison River at DeltaRiver gauge, Gunnison River	1.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Uncompahgre River at DeltaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River	530 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
North Fork Gunnison River below PaoniaRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River	109 cfs	Normal	−11.0 cfs	16 mi
Loutsenhizer Arroyo at Highway 50 near OlatheRiver gauge, Loutsenhizer Arroyo	186 cfs	Very high	−8.0 cfs	17 mi
Escalante Creek near DeltaRiver gauge, Escalante Creek	7.3 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Surface Creek at Cedaredge?

The official flood stage is 3.80 ft. The level is currently 2.78 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Surface Creek at Cedaredge today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT, the water level was 1.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Surface Creek at Cedaredge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Surface Creek at Cedaredge normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Surface Creek at Cedaredge?

The highest level on record is 3.13 ft on May 16, 2023.

Is Surface Creek at Cedaredge expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.67 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09143500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.90165, -107.92118 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.02 ft	2026-10-18 17:00	Provisional
Flow	17.2 cfs	2026-10-18 17:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Surface Creek at Cedaredge (usgs:09143500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/surface-creek-at-cedaredge

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer