Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn water level

Name: Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Gore Creek, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.10ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 13.8 cfs
Water temperature: 43 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.67 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn reads 5.10 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.20 ft below the flood stage of 10.30 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.67 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.03 ft and 5.15 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 43 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.34 ftJune 6, 2010
Forecast peak: 5.67 ftFriday, October 23 at 01:00 AM

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 10.30 ft, still 5.20 ft away.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Some flooding is likely at the golf course in Vail.
5.10 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.34 ft	June 6, 2010
2	11.06 ft	June 30, 2019
3	10.88 ft	June 1, 2003
4	10.34 ft	June 25, 2011
5	10.24 ft	June 9, 2024
6	10.13 ft	June 1, 2014
7	9.92 ft	June 12, 2015
8	9.79 ft	June 10, 2016
9	9.64 ft	June 2, 2008
10	9.62 ft	May 31, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Gore Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gore Creek at Upper Station, near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek	3.2 cfs	Very low	±0	9 mi
Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at VailRiver gauge, Gore Creek	11.0 cfs	Very low	±0	3.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cross Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Cross Creek	10.2 cfs	Normal	+0.7 cfs	3.4 mi
Beaver Creek at AvonRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	2.8 cfs	Low	+0.3 cfs	4.2 mi
Middle Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Middle Creek	0.2 cfs	Very low	±0	4.3 mi
Eagle River near MinturnRiver gauge, Eagle River	24.0 cfs	Very low	±0	4.5 mi
Eagle River below Wastewater Treatment Plant at AvonRiver gauge, Eagle River	47.3 cfs	Very low	±0	4.8 mi
Booth Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Booth Creek	0.9 cfs	Very low	±0	7 mi
Eagle River at Red CliffRiver gauge, Eagle River	2.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Lake Creek near EdwardsRiver gauge, Lake Creek	12.9 cfs	Very low	−1.2 cfs	9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn?

The official flood stage is 10.30 ft. The level is currently 5.20 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 Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT, the water level was 5.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn?

The highest level on record is 11.34 ft on June 6, 2010.

Is Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.67 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09066510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.60943, -106.44781 (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	5.10 ft	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Flow	13.8 cfs	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Water temperature	43 °F	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional

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