River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLRC2
In brief
The Blue River at Dillon, CO read 0.86 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.64 ft below action stage. That is unchanged from 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BLRC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.95 ft | 1983-06-22 |
| 2 | 3.89 ft | 2019-07-06 |
| 3 | 3.88 ft | 1984-05-25 |
| 4 | 3.83 ft | 1985-06-10 |
| 5 | 3.78 ft | 2015-06-17 |
| 6 | 3.76 ft | 1995-07-14 |
| 7 | 3.74 ft | 2011-07-09 |
| 8 | 3.68 ft | 1971-06-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water approaches yards in the South 40 Subdivision in northern Silverthorne and walkways along the Blue River in Silverthorne.
Homes flood in the South 40 Subdivision in northern Silverthorne.
Homes flood along the Blue River in Silverthorne.
Colorado Highway 9 is overtopped near Silverthorne.
Water flows over the 6th Street bridge and into businesses in Silverthorne.
Widespread, major flooding occurs with several bridges overtopped downstream of Dillon Dam. Many roads, homes and businesses are impacted.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 45 °F (7 °C) · about normal for this date
No. The Blue River at Dillon is at 0.86 ft, 2.64 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3.5 ft, minor flooding 4 ft, moderate flooding 5.5 ft and major flooding 7 ft.
The highest crest on record is 3.95 ft, on 1983-06-22.
At 0.86 ft it is higher than 12% of readings over the last 122 days.
The water temperature at Dillon, Blue River is 45 °F (7.0 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLRC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09050700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.