Rivers in Colorado
Clear Creek (CO) at Derby
Below flood stage
2.95ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 9:00 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 10.50 ft
- Record crest
- 7.60 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.50 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 13.50 ftThere is widespread major flooding with many roads, bridges and buildings inundated.
- 12.50 ftMajor flooding is expected along Clear Creek with roads, homes and businesses impacted.
- 11.50 ftSome inundation of structures and streets along and crossing Clear Creek is possible.
- 10.50 ftSignificant lowland flooding occurs. This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
- 9.00 ftWater overtops the bike path at a number of locations along Clear Creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| 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 23, 2026.
Crest history
5 crests on NOAA’s list since 2017.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 20, 2019 | 7.60 ft |
| 2 | June 26, 2020 | 6.84 ft |
| 3 | June 25, 2021 | 6.53 ft |
| 4 | May 8, 2017 | 6.50 ft |
| 5 | May 3, 2018 | 6.25 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 25, 2021: 6.53 ft
- June 26, 2020: 6.84 ft
- July 20, 2019: 7.60 ft
- May 3, 2018: 6.25 ft
- May 8, 2017: 6.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.