Rivers in Colorado
St Charles River at Vineland
Below flood stage
2.62ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.93 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftWater reaches base of Highway 50 Business Loop Bridge.
- 18.00 ftFlood waters move into houses along river.
- 12.00 ftLow lying areas flood.
- 10.00 ftOverbank flow occurs in low spots.
- 4.50 ftThe river is bankfull in spots.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
18 crests on NOAA’s list since 1980.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11, 2017 | 13.93 ft |
| 2 | April 30, 1999 | 13.68 ft |
| 3 | August 2, 2007 | 13.25 ft |
| 4 | August 11, 1982 | 12.70 ft |
| 5 | July 14, 2001 | 12.52 ft |
| 6 | August 3, 2011 | 11.88 ft |
| 7 | May 19, 2015 | 11.52 ft |
| 8 | July 22, 1990 | 11.46 ft |
| 9 | August 22, 1984 | 11.21 ft |
| 10 | May 18, 2021 | 11.09 ft |
| 11 | July 28, 2018 | 11.02 ft |
| 12 | August 18, 2000 | 10.99 ft |
| 13 | August 3, 1981 | 10.81 ft |
| 14 | July 15, 2013 | 10.66 ft |
| 15 | July 13, 1989 | 10.19 ft |
| 16 | August 9, 1987 | 10.00 ft |
| 17 | May 16, 1980 | 9.80 ft |
| 18 | July 19, 1991 | 9.49 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 18, 2021: 11.09 ft
- July 28, 2018: 11.02 ft
- May 11, 2017: 13.93 ft
- May 19, 2015: 11.52 ft
- July 15, 2013: 10.66 ft
- August 3, 2011: 11.88 ft
- August 2, 2007: 13.25 ft
- July 14, 2001: 12.52 ft
- August 18, 2000: 10.99 ft
- April 30, 1999: 13.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
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.