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Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen
Colorado — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Jefferson County, Colorado on the Bear Creek (CO). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BBCC2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

12 ft

7,100 cfs

Moderate Flood

7 ft

1,200 cfs

Minor Flood

5.3 ft

Action Stage

3 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

10 ft

SHOPS ARE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF DAM.

7 ft

COUNTY ROAD 73 OVERTOPPED

5 ft

STREETS IN EVERGREEN FLOOD

3 ft

BIKE PATH UNDER HIGHWAY 73 BRIDGE OVERTOPPED

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Aug 24, 19927.1 ft1,350 cfs
Aug 24, 19927.1 ft1,350 cfs

About This Gauge

NWS LID

BBCC2

River

Bear Creek (CO)

County

Jefferson, CO

Coordinates

39.6322°N, 105.3211°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen?

The Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen is 5.3 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.

How do I get alerts when Bear Creek (CO) rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Bear Creek (CO) at Evergreen gauge located?

The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Colorado at coordinates 39.6322°N, 105.3211°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Mile High Flood District