Bear Creek (CO) at Sheridan
Denver County, Colorado
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What floods at each level
- 10.8 ft
This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
- 10.5 ft
Stage and flow are near the maximum record flood occurring in 1969.
- 10 ft
Flooding of streets along and bridges crossing the creek is possible. Flooding affects the shopping center at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard.
- 9 ft
Water is near the base of the South Lowell Boulevard bridge with flooding in the vicinity.
- 8.6 ft
This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
- 8 ft
The shopping center parking lot floods at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard.
- 7.5 ft
The creek overflows into park areas.
- 7 ft
There is minor overbank flow into low lying areas downstream of Bear Creek Reservoir.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1969 | 10.5 ft | 8,150 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1995 | 7.5 ft | 3,550 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2012 | 6.07 ft | 1,556 cfs |
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