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Big Thompson below Moraine Park near Estes Park water level

River gauge, Big Thompson, Colorado, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

4.07ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
9.3 cfs
Water temperature
52 °F
3 4 5 6

History

4.084.104.13ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 204.084.104.13ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level

What this means

Low water at Big Thompson below Moraine Park near Estes Park: the gauge reads 4.07 ft, below normal for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 4.07 ft – 4.14 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:16 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Marys LakeLake 8,028.08 ft Low 2.7 mi
Lake Estes and OlympusLake 7,470.89 ft Normal 5.2 mi
The Loch Outlet - Loch ValeRiver gauge 1.8 cfs Normal +0.1 cfs 5.6 mi
Andrews Creek-Loch Vale-RmnpRiver gauge 0.8 cfs Normal ±0 6.2 mi
Grand LakeLake 8,366.61 ft High 14 mi
Colorado River below Baker Gulch near Grand LakeRiver gauge, Colorado River 4.10 ft Below flood stage ±0 14 mi
Pinewood Reservoir and RattlesnakeReservoir 6,558.41 ft Very low 16 mi
Colorado River below Shadow Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Colorado River 37.2 cfs Normal ±0 17 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 Big Thompson below Moraine Park near Estes Park today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:05 PM MDT, the water level was 4.07 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Thompson below Moraine Park near Estes Park rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Big Thompson below Moraine Park near Estes Park normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:402114105350101 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.35386, -105.58414 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.07 ft 2026-10-20 22:05 Provisional
Flow 9.3 cfs 2026-10-20 22:05 Provisional
Water temperature 52 °F 2026-10-20 22:05 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Big Thompson below Moraine Park near Estes Park (usgs:402114105350101). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/big-thompson-below-moraine-park-near-estes-park

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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