Fraser River at Winter Park water level

Name: Fraser River at Winter Park water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Fraser River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.73ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 PM MDT (44 min ago)

Flow: 2.7 cfs
Water temperature: 44 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.72 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:31 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Fraser River at Winter Park reads 0.73 ft, a normal level.

It is 2.27 ft below the flood stage of 3.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.72 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.68 ft and 0.74 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 44 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 2.96 ftMay 30, 2014
Forecast peak: 0.78 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 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 3.00 ft, still 2.27 ft away.

What happens at each level

5.00 ft: There is widespread major flooding with roads, bridges and buildings inundated.
4.50 ft: There is extensive flooding of roads, homes and businesses along the river in Fraser and Winter Park.
3.50 ft: Buildings near the river in Winter Park and Fraser begin to flood.
3.00 ft: Water approaches buildings, floods yards and begins to impact streets close to the river in Winter Park.
2.70 ft: The river begins overflowing into low lying areas in Winter Park.
0.73 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	2.96 ft	May 30, 2014
2	2.95 ft	June 9, 1997
3	2.94 ft	June 27, 1983
4	2.90 ft	June 13, 1918
5	2.88 ft	June 7, 2010
6	2.81 ft	June 22, 1995
7	2.76 ft	July 1, 2019
8	2.74 ft	June 11, 2016
9	2.60 ft	June 10, 2017
10	2.60 ft	June 6, 1952

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 54%

Map

Other gauges on the Fraser River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fraser River at Upper Station, near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River	3.0 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	4.0 mi
Fraser River above Highway 40 at Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River	0.85 ft	No reference yet	±0	0.2 mi
Fraser River at TabernashRiver gauge, Fraser River	14.2 cfs	Very low	+0.5 cfs	7 mi
Fraser River below Crooked Creek at TabernashRiver gauge, Fraser River	38.4 cfs	Normal	+0.8 cfs	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Vasquez Creek at Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Creek	4.4 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	1.5 mi
Vasquez Diversion 2 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 2	11.7 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	2.0 mi
Elk Creek at Upper Station, near FraserRiver gauge, Elk Creek	0.3 cfs	Normal	±0	3.0 mi
Vasquez Diversion 3 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 3	8.8 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	3.3 mi
Ranch Creek near FraserRiver gauge, Ranch Creek	2.0 cfs	Low	±0	3.5 mi
St. Louis Creek near FraserRiver gauge, St. Louis Creek	1.28 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.4 mi
Little Cabin Creek near TabernashRiver gauge, Little Cabin Creek	0.1 cfs	Low	±0	5.5 mi
Cabin Creek near FraserRiver gauge, Cabin Creek	1.2 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	6.2 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Fraser River at Winter Park?

The official flood stage is 3.00 ft. The level is currently 2.27 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 Fraser River at Winter Park today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 PM MDT, the water level was 0.73 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fraser River at Winter Park rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Fraser River at Winter Park normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fraser River at Winter Park?

The highest level on record is 2.96 ft on May 30, 2014.

Is Fraser River at Winter Park expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.72 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09024000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.89999, -105.77667 (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	0.73 ft	2026-10-19 01:00	Provisional
Flow	2.7 cfs	2026-10-19 01:00	Provisional
Water temperature	44 °F	2026-10-19 01:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fraser River at Winter Park (usgs:09024000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/fraser-river-at-winter-park

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