PROJECT ALERT NOTICE (CO) Colorado Water Science Center Runoff Response

Date: Thu, 08 May 2025 13:05:05 EDT

Summary: Response to widespread runoff on Colorado's Front Range

The Colorado Water Science Center offices in Lakewood and Pueblo are actively responding to runoff events that occurred from May 5 to May 8 along the Colorado Front Range. During this period, minor to moderate flooding was observed in urban areas, particularly affecting Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, and the surrounding communities. We have identified two gages that require repairs, and our team will prioritize visits to these sites as soon as conditions permit. The rest of the gage network remains fully operational.

Stormwater samples collected during the event in the Colorado Springs area:
14 samples collected at 14 different locations
Work was conducted by 3 teams

Surface water measurements collected by the Pueblo Office:
25 discharge measurements were made at 20 different streamgage locations
Work was conducted by 4 teams

Surface water measurements collected by the Lakewood Office:
19 discharge measurements were made at 19 different streamgage locations
Work was conducted by 5 teams

Gages that need repair:
St. Charles River at Vineland, Co. – 07108900
Upper Queens Canyon Met Station NR Ormes Peak, CO – 385640104555701

Crews will be out for the rest of the week making recessional measurements and checking gages for potential repairs. This will be the last update for this event.