Willow Creek (CO) below Willow Creek Reservoir
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/01/2025 3:45 PM MDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 10 ft Moderate Flooding 8 ft Minor Flooding 6 ft Action 5.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 10 - Record flooding occurs.
- 8 - There is considerable inundation of areas along the river.
- 5.5 - The creek is out of its banks and into nearby fields.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 40.1458, -105.939 |
| RFC | CBRFC |
| State | CO |
| WFO | BOU |
| County | Grand |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 09021000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 3.15 ft | on 06-29-2021 | |
| 2. | 3.78 ft | on 05-18-2020 | |
| 3. | 4.16 ft | on 07-05-2019 | |
| 4. | 4.24 ft | on 05-11-2018 | 1 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 3.15 ft | on 06-29-2021 | |
| 2. | 3.78 ft | on 05-18-2020 | |
| 3. | 4.16 ft | on 07-05-2019 | |
| 4. | 4.24 ft | on 05-11-2018 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 4.24 ft | on 05-11-2018 | 1 |
| 2. | 4.16 ft | on 07-05-2019 | |
| 3. | 3.78 ft | on 05-18-2020 | |
| 4. | 3.15 ft | on 06-29-2021 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 4.24 ft | on 05-11-2018 | 1 |
| 2. | 4.16 ft | on 07-05-2019 | |
| 3. | 3.78 ft | on 05-18-2020 | |
| 4. | 3.15 ft | on 06-29-2021 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 8033.64 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 8031.64 ft |
| minor Flooding | 8029.64 ft |
| action | 8029.14 ft |
| Latest Value | 8026.09 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 8023.64 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
- River Forecast Centers
- Text Products
- Past Precipitation
- Forecast Precipitation
- NE/NC Colorado Graphical Forecasts
- Precipitation & Temperature Outlooks
- CoCoRaHS Precipitation Observation Maps
- HPRCC Climate Maps
- Cooperative Observer Monthly Precipitation
- Drought Monitor - Colorado
- CCC NIDIS Weekly Drought Summary
- Seasonal Drought Outlook
- Colorado Snow Maps & Graphs
- U.S. Snowfall Analysis Map
- National Snow Cover Analyses
- Probabilistic Winter Precipitation Guidance
- Turn Around Don't Drown
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Colorado DWR Real-time Streamflow
- CWCB Drought, Flood & Water Supply
- Denver Water Reservoir Levels
- Fort Collins Stormwater Warning System
- NRCS SNOTEL & Snow Course
- MHFD ALERT Rainfall & Streamflow
- USBR Central CO Lakes & Reservoirs
- USGS Current Colorado Streamflow
- USGS WaterWatch Colorado
- Inundation Mapping Locations