Cross Creek near Minturn water level
River gauge, Cross Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 9.5 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cross Creek near Minturn, where the gauge shows 3.13 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.12 ft – 3.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 4.34 ftJune 2, 2012
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.34 ft | June 2, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River near MinturnRiver gauge, Eagle River | 23.1 cfs | Very low | −2.7 cfs | 1.1 mi |
| Gore Creek at Mouth near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 5.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Eagle River at Red CliffRiver gauge, Eagle River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at VailRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 11.0 cfs | Very low | −0.5 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Middle Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Middle Creek | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| Beaver Creek at AvonRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 2.7 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Booth Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Booth Creek | 0.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Eagle River below Wastewater Treatment Plant at AvonRiver gauge, Eagle River | 49.8 cfs | Very low | −1.7 cfs | 8 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 Cross Creek near Minturn today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cross Creek near Minturn rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cross Creek near Minturn normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cross Creek near Minturn?
The highest level on record is 4.34 ft on June 2, 2012.
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:09065100(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.56829, -106.41243(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 | 3.13 ft | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cross Creek near Minturn (usgs:09065100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/cross-creek-near-minturn
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