Station Name: HALFMOON CREEK NEAR MALTA, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 9,875 feet

Nearest Address:
Halfmoon Rd
Twin Lakes, CO 81251
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 39.17221259, -106.3891926

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 5:33PM MDT until July 27 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 5:33 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including the following county, Eagle. * WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 533 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eagle, Gypsum and Edwards. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 5:06PM MDT until July 27 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 5:06 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Park County in central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen in 30 minutes. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.0 inch are expected over the area in the next hour. This additional rain will result in flooding of low lying areas and small streams. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bailey, Shawnee and Glenisle. - The North Fork of the South Platte River is seeing the bulk of the heaviest rain over the last 30 minutes. Rapid rises in water levels along the North Fork are expected in the next hour or more.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 11:50AM MDT until July 28 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 107 and warm night time lows will bring little relief. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Eastern Uinta Basin, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.