Is the Sand Creek flooding?
The Sand Creek is tracked by 3 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 Sand Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 Sand Creek at Colorado-Wyoming State Line. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.65 ft on 19 July 1977, carrying 6,710 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1969 (49 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek at Mouth near Commerce City, CO | No flooding | 8.92 ft | 12 ft | |
| Sand Creek at Colorado-Wyoming State Line | No current data | — | — | — |
| Sand Creek above Mouth at Colorado Springs, 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.