Big Thompson River (CO) at Cedar Cove

1. 12.50 ftThis is a major, life threatening flood. There is extensive inundation of houses and severe damage to Highway 34 in Big Thompson Canyon.
2. 11.00 ftThis is a major, life threatening flood with extensive flooding and damage to Highway 34 in Big Thompson Canyon.
3. 9.00 ftA number of private bridges crossing the Big Thompson River flood.
4. 8.50 ftWater floods several houses west of Marianna Butte. Sylvan Dale Ranch near Cedar Cove is flooded.
5. 7.50 ftHouses flood west of the Highway 31D Bridge off of County Road 22H.
6. 7.00 ftWater spills into the Riverview Campground.
7. 6.50 ftWater flows into low lying areas along the river near Cedar Cove.

Most recent crests

• June 7, 2021: 6.25 ft
• June 2, 2020: 6.18 ft
• June 8, 2019: 6.04 ft
• May 19, 2018: 5.69 ft
• June 12, 2017: 6.14 ft
• June 23, 2016: 5.65 ft
• June 11, 2015: 5.96 ft
• May 31, 2014: 6.43 ft

• UpstreamBig Thompson River (CO) at Lake Estes
• DownstreamBig Thompson River (CO) at Loveland
• Buckhorn Creek (CO) at Masonville
• North Fork Big Thompson River (CO) at Drake
• Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins
• North Saint Vrain Creek (CO) at Lyons
• Spring Creek (CO) at Fort Collins
• Fossil Creek (CO) at Fort Collins

Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.