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SwedenLake Fork at Gateview water level
River gauge, Lake Fork, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 185 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Lake Fork at Gateview shows 1.88 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 4.81 ft, set on July 1, 2019.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.86 ft and 1.96 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 46 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 4.81 ftJuly 1, 2019
High water at Lake Fork at Gateview
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.81 ft | July 1, 2019 |
| 2 | 4.71 ft | June 1, 2014 |
| 3 | 4.64 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 4 | 4.52 ft | June 6, 2016 |
| 5 | 4.37 ft | June 9, 2017 |
| 6 | 4.17 ft | June 7, 2020 |
| 7 | 4.10 ft | June 7, 2024 |
| 8 | 4.04 ft | June 6, 2021 |
| 9 | 3.84 ft | May 30, 2023 |
| 10 | 3.72 ft | June 13, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Lake Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork below Lake San Cristobal near Lake CityRiver gauge, Lake Fork | 112 cfs | High | −2.0 cfs | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mesa ReservoirReservoir | 7,411.94 ft | Very low | 11 mi | |
| Cimarron River near CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 1.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Silver Jack Reservoir near CimarronReservoir, Silver Jack Reservoir | 8,860.34 ft | Normal | +0.32 ft | 18 mi |
| Morrow Point ReservoirReservoir | 7,149.66 ft | Normal | 18 mi | |
| Henson Creek at Lake CityRiver gauge, Henson Creek | 76.0 cfs | High | −3.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| Cimarron River below Cimarron Creek at CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 32.1 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 20 mi |
| Tomichi Creek at GunnisonRiver gauge, Tomichi Creek | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Gunnison River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 23 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 Lake Fork at Gateview today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 AM MDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Fork at Gateview rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lake Fork at Gateview normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Fork at Gateview?
The highest level on record is 4.81 ft on July 1, 2019.
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:09124500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.29888, -107.23006(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 | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-18 08:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 185 cfs | 2026-10-18 08:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-18 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Fork at Gateview (usgs:09124500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/lake-fork-at-gateview
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