Rivers in Colorado
Clear Creek (CO) at Golden
Below flood stage
7.24ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 2:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.50 ft
- Record crest
- 7.60 ft2015
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.50 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 18.50 ftThis level represents a flood that has a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
- 12.30 ftThis is a life threatening flood with numerous streets, homes and businesses inundated. This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
- 11.50 ftMost streets crossing Clear Creek are impassable.
- 10.40 ftExtensive flooding impacts streets, bridges and buildings near the river. This level represents a flood that has a 2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
- 9.50 ftModerate flooding is expected along Clear Creek in Golden.
- 9.00 ftWater is at the base of the bridge at Kipling and 44th Avenue with flooding of homes and structures along the creek.
- 8.50 ftPark areas and bike paths along the creek flood. Minor flooding of yards and other properties is expected to begin.
- 8.00 ftWater is over the bike path between Kipling and Garrison Streets and into low lying areas in Golden. 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>.
- 7.70 ftWater is up to the bike path/walkway just east of U.S. Highway 93 in Golden.
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
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 12, 2015 | 7.60 ft |
| 2 | June 4, 2014 | 7.25 ft |
| 3 | June 12, 2016 | 7.15 ft |
| 4 | June 12, 2010 | 7.08 ft |
| 5 | July 8, 2011 | 6.95 ft |
| 6 | July 2, 2019 | 6.92 ft |
| 7 | September 13, 2013 | 6.83 ft |
| 8 | June 13, 2017 | 6.75 ft |
| 9 | June 1, 2009 | 6.67 ft |
| 10 | June 4, 2008 | 6.66 ft |
| 11 | June 9, 2021 | 6.37 ft |
| 12 | June 7, 2020 | 6.26 ft |
| 13 | May 28, 2018 | 5.92 ft |
| 14 | July 7, 2012 | 5.46 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 9, 2021: 6.37 ft
- June 7, 2020: 6.26 ft
- July 2, 2019: 6.92 ft
- May 28, 2018: 5.92 ft
- June 13, 2017: 6.75 ft
- June 12, 2016: 7.15 ft
- June 12, 2015: 7.60 ft
- June 4, 2014: 7.25 ft
- September 13, 2013: 6.83 ft
- July 7, 2012: 5.46 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamClear Creek (CO) at Lawson
- DownstreamClear Creek (CO) at Derby
- Lena Gulch (CO) at Golden
- Van Bibber Creek (CO) at Golden
- Ralston Creek (CO) West Woods in Arvada at Arvada
- Bear Creek (CO) at Idledale
- Leyden Creek (CO) at Leyden Reservoir
- Bear Creek (CO) at Morrison
- Ralston Creek (CO) at Arvada
- Bear Creek (CO) at Bear Creek Reservoir
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. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.