Blue River (CO) at Blue River

1. 6.00 ftWidespread, major flooding occurs with numerous roads and streets inundated in and near Breckenridge. Many homes and businesses are impacted.
2. 4.50 ftHomes and businesses flood along the Blue River in Breckenridge.
3. 4.00 ftWater begins to overtop bridges or the bridge approaches flood in Breckenridge.
4. 3.50 ftThe Blue River overflows its banks onto walkways and parks in Breckenridge.
5. 3.00 ftWashing begins along the tops of the river banks in Breckenridge.

Most recent crests

• August 3, 2021: 1.64 ft
• July 25, 2020: 1.78 ft
• July 2, 2019: 2.58 ft
• May 18, 2018: 1.44 ft
• June 11, 2017: 1.83 ft
• June 12, 2016: 2.51 ft
• June 18, 2015: 3.03 ft
• June 7, 2014: 2.39 ft
• June 11, 2013: 2.11 ft
• July 31, 2012: 1.43 ft

• DownstreamBlue River (CO) at Dillon
• Blue River (CO) at Dillon
• Tenmile Creek (CO) at Frisco
• Blue River (CO) at Dillon Reservoir
• Snake River (CO) at Montezuma
• Straight Creek (CO) at Dillon
• Resolution Creek at Camp Hale near Red Cliff CO
• Turkey Creek at Tates Gulch near Red Cliff

Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.