RIVER GAUGE · BEAR CREEK (CO)
Bear Creek (CO) above Idledale
Jefferson County, Colorado
Water level0.00 kcfs
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3.5 ft
Minor flood5.5 ft1,800 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5.5 ft
CONSIDERABLE FLOODING OF FIELDS AND LOWLANDS NEAR IDLEDALE
- 3.5 ft
WATER OVER BRIDGE TO PRIVATE ROAD NEAR GAGE
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1995 | 2.6 ft | 700 cfs |
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