Clear Creek near Lawson, CO
Is Clear Creek near Lawson, CO flooding right now?
Clear Creek near Lawson, CO measured 2.71 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.8 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.71 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.11 ft on Fri, Jul 8, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.11 ft | 2011-07-08 |
| 7.11 ft | 1995-06-18 |
| 7.04 ft | 2003-05-31 |
| 6.76 ft | 1997-06-22 |
| 6.59 ft | 2015-06-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Clear Creek above Mouth near Empire, CO | 1.9 mi | Clear Creek County |
| Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire CO | 2.1 mi | Clear Creek County |
| Clear Creek. below. Georgetown Lake near Georgetown, Co. | 4.1 mi | Clear Creek County |
| Clear Creek. above. Georgetown Lake near Georgetown, CO | 4.9 mi | Clear Creek County |
| South Clear Crk above Leavenworth Crk near Georgetwn. | 6.7 mi | Clear Creek 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.