Is the Cherry Creek flooding?
The Cherry Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Colorado. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cherry Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Colorado river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cherry Creek at Denver, Co.. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.98 ft on 28 July 1997, carrying 2,910 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1885 (75 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek near Franktown, Co. | No flooding | 2.32 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Cherry Creek below Cherry Creek Lake, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cherry Creek at Glendale, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cherry Creek at Denver, Co. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cherry Creek near Parker, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
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.