Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling water level
River gauge, Muddy Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 17.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.05 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:34 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling reads 4.05 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.95 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.05 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.05 ft and 4.07 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.89 ftJune 8, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 4.05 ftTuesday, October 20 at 10:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 4.95 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 11.50 ft
- Extensive flooding occurs along Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reservoir. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
- 10.00 ft
- There is moderate flooding of rangeland along Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reservoir.
- 9.00 ft
- Significant lowland flooding occurs along Muddy Creek.
- 8.50 ft
- Low lying areas including trails flood along Muddy Creek. There are also some minor impacts to the weir along the northern boundary of Kremmling.
- 4.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.89 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 2 | 8.83 ft | May 29, 2014 |
| 3 | 8.39 ft | June 2, 1997 |
| 4 | 8.27 ft | May 20, 2009 |
| 5 | 8.20 ft | May 22, 2008 |
| 6 | 8.06 ft | May 21, 2006 |
| 7 | 8.05 ft | June 5, 2010 |
| 8 | 7.93 ft | May 13, 1998 |
| 9 | 7.84 ft | May 13, 2020 |
| 10 | 7.83 ft | May 12, 2000 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Muddy Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek above Antelope Creek near KremmlingRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 2.87 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Muddy Creek above Olson Draw, near DadRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 0.8 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 113 mi |
| Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near BaggsRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 4.2 cfs | Very high | −0.5 cfs | 92 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near KremmlingRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Williams Fork below Williams Fork ReservoirRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 1.33 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Williams Fork near ParshallRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 16.8 cfs | Very low | +12.4 cfs | 14 mi |
| Blue River below Green Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Blue River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 16 mi |
| Green Mountain ReservoirReservoir | 7,826.42 ft | Very low | 17 mi | |
| Rock Creek at McCoyRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 11.4 cfs | Low | +0.4 cfs | 21 mi |
| Colorado River at Windy Gap, near GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Piney River near State BridgeRiver gauge, Piney River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.95 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 Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM MDT, the water level was 4.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling?
The highest level on record is 8.89 ft on June 8, 2011.
Is Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.05 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09041400(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.10861, -106.41333(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 | 4.05 ft | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near Kremmling (usgs:09041400). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/muddy-creek-below-wolford-mountain-reser-near-kremmling
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