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SwedenGore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail water level
River gauge, Gore Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.4 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.02 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail is running far below normal at 4.36 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.02 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.34 ft and 4.42 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.83 ftJune 30, 2019
- Forecast peak
- 5.02 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.83 ft | June 30, 2019 |
| 2 | 10.62 ft | June 6, 2010 |
| 3 | 9.95 ft | June 25, 2011 |
| 4 | 9.88 ft | June 1, 2003 |
| 5 | 9.69 ft | June 8, 2024 |
| 6 | 9.45 ft | June 2, 2008 |
| 7 | 9.35 ft | June 1, 2020 |
| 8 | 9.31 ft | June 6, 2006 |
| 9 | 9.30 ft | May 29, 2000 |
| 10 | 9.11 ft | May 19, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Gore Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Creek at Upper Station, near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 3.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Gore Creek at Mouth near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 5.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 3.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Middle Creek | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.7 mi |
| Booth Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Booth Creek | 0.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 3.8 mi |
| Cross Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Cross Creek | 10.2 cfs | Normal | +0.7 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Eagle River near MinturnRiver gauge, Eagle River | 22.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Beaver Creek at AvonRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 2.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Eagle River below Wastewater Treatment Plant at AvonRiver gauge, Eagle River | 49.0 cfs | Very low | +4.8 cfs | 7 mi |
| Black Gore Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Black Gore Creek | 3.9 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 8 mi |
| Eagle River at Red CliffRiver gauge, Eagle River | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT, the water level was 4.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail?
The highest level on record is 10.83 ft on June 30, 2019.
Is Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.02 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09066325(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.64111, -106.39417(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 | 4.36 ft | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at Vail (usgs:09066325). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/gore-creek-above-red-sandstone-creek-at-vail
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer