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SwedenTenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco water level
River gauge, Tenmile Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 33.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.88 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:34 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco is at 1.91 ft, in the normal range.
It is 3.09 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.88 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.86 ft and 1.92 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.14 ftJune 17, 1995
- Forecast peak
- 1.92 ftThursday, October 22 at 09:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 3.09 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs along Tenmile Creek in Frisco and along Interstate 70 west and southwest of Frisco.
- 6.50 ft
- Houses along Tenmile Creek in Frisco begin to flood.
- 5.00 ft
- Minor flooding of roads and properties begins along Tenmile Creek in and west of Frisco.
- 4.80 ft
- The creek overflows into low lying areas in and west of Frisco.
- 1.91 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 | 5.14 ft | June 17, 1995 |
| 2 | 5.00 ft | June 3, 2014 |
| 3 | 4.84 ft | May 29, 2003 |
| 4 | 4.78 ft | June 12, 2015 |
| 5 | 4.73 ft | July 1, 2019 |
| 6 | 4.73 ft | June 7, 2010 |
| 7 | 4.66 ft | June 4, 1997 |
| 8 | 4.64 ft | June 16, 2011 |
| 9 | 4.56 ft | June 5, 1996 |
| 10 | 4.53 ft | May 29, 2000 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River near DillonRiver gauge, Blue River | 4.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Blue River below DillonRiver gauge, Blue River | 0.92 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.2 mi |
| Straight Creek below Laskey Gulch near DillonRiver gauge, Straight Creek | 4.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Keystone Gulch near DillonRiver gauge, Keystone Gulch | 1.5 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Black Gore Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Black Gore Creek | 3.9 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 8 mi |
| Snake River near MontezumaRiver gauge, Snake River | 1.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Blue River at Blue RiverRiver gauge, Blue River | 0.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Gore Creek at Upper Station, near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 3.0 cfs | Very low | −0.2 cfs | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco?
The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 3.09 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 Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM MDT, the water level was 1.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco?
The highest level on record is 5.14 ft on June 17, 1995.
Is Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.88 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09050100(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.57526, -106.11058(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.91 ft | 2026-10-21 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 33.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at Frisco (usgs:09050100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/tenmile-creek-below-north-tenmile-creek-at-frisco
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