River stage
Elk River (CO)
- River level
- 1.86 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Elk River (CO) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Elk River level at Milner
The Elk River is measured in one place, at Milner, CO. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Milner | 1.86 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Elk River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Milner, CO.
Other rivers nearby
- Elk River (KS) different river, same name
- Elk River (TN) different river, same name
- Elk River (WV) different river, same name
- Illinois River (CO) 1 gauge
- Blue River (CO) 5 gauges
- Colorado River (CO, UT) 15 gauges
- Spring Creek (CO) 1 gauge
- Clear Creek (CO) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk River flooding right now?
No. The Elk River is below flood stage at Milner, CO, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Elk River?
The Elk River is at 1.86 ft at Milner, CO, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Elk River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Elk River, at Milner, CO.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Elk River it is set for the gauge at Milner, CO, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.