Clear Creek at Golden, CO
Is Clear Creek at Golden, CO flooding right now?
Clear Creek at Golden, CO measured 3.59 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.59 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.6 ft on Fri, Jun 12, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 6.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.6 ft | 2015-06-12 |
| 7.25 ft | 2014-06-04 |
| 7.15 ft | 2016-06-12 |
| 7.08 ft | 2010-06-12 |
| 6.95 ft | 2011-07-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lena Gulch at Lakewood, CO | 4.6 mi | Jefferson County |
| Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison, CO | 7.7 mi | Jefferson County |
| Turkey Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison C | 8.7 mi | Jefferson County |
| North Clear Creek above Mouth near Black Hawk, CO | 8.7 mi | Gilpin County |
| S. Woman Creek. at W. Buffer Zone Fence Line at Rfp | 8.9 mi | Jefferson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.