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SwedenSurface Creek near Cedaredge water level
River gauge, Surface Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 18.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Surface Creek near Cedaredge, where the gauge shows 2.51 ft.
It is 2.49 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.50 ft – 2.56 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 4.88 ftMay 22, 2005
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 5.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.88 ft | May 22, 2005 |
| 2 | 4.62 ft | May 25, 2023 |
| 3 | 4.32 ft | May 24, 2009 |
| 4 | 4.16 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 5 | 4.15 ft | May 20, 2008 |
| 6 | 3.97 ft | June 14, 2011 |
| 7 | 3.80 ft | May 22, 2006 |
| 8 | 3.78 ft | May 13, 2017 |
| 9 | 3.78 ft | June 6, 2016 |
| 10 | 3.71 ft | May 31, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Surface Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Creek at CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 1.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard CityReservoir, Fruit Growers Reservoir | 5,465.47 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near LazearRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River | 167 cfs | Normal | −24.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Leroux Creek above Mouth near HotchkissRiver gauge, Leroux Creek | 6.5 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 15 mi |
| North Fork Gunnison River below PaoniaRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River | 104 cfs | Normal | −11.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Vega Reservoir near CollbranReservoir, Vega Reservoir | 7,927.40 ft | Very low | +0.21 ft | 17 mi |
| Hubbard Creek at Highway 133 at Mouth near BowieRiver gauge, Hubbard Creek | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Gunnison River at DeltaRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Uncompahgre River at DeltaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 530 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Surface Creek near Cedaredge?
The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 2.49 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 Surface Creek near Cedaredge today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 PM MDT, the water level was 2.51 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Surface Creek near Cedaredge rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Surface Creek near Cedaredge normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Surface Creek near Cedaredge?
The highest level on record is 4.88 ft on May 22, 2005.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09143000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.98472, -107.85389(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 | 2.51 ft | 2026-10-19 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 18.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Surface Creek near Cedaredge (usgs:09143000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/surface-creek-near-cedaredge
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