Major Flood
12.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BOCC2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
There is extensive flooding of buildings and streets near Boulder Creek in the city of Boulder.
13 ft
Water flows over or around numerous bridges crossing Boulder Creek.
12.5 ft
Buildings close to Boulder Creek between 9th Street and Broadway, Folsom and 28th Streets and between Arapahoe Avenue and Foothills Parkway flood in the city of Boulder.
10 ft
Boulder Creek flows into parking lots and approaches buildings in several areas in the city of Boulder. Boulder Creek rises to the bottom of the Arapahoe Avenue Bridge.
8 ft
Boulder Creek Trail (bike path) is inundated with minor overbank flow in the city of Boulder. 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>.
5.5 ft
Sections of the Boulder Creek Trail (bike path) flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2013 | 8.18 ft | 4,948 cfs |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 5.76 ft | 3,920 cfs |
| May 30, 2014 | 5.1 ft | 990 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BOCC2
River
Boulder Creek (CO)
County
Boulder, CO
Coordinates
40.0150°N, 105.2790°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Boulder Creek (CO) at Boulder?
The Boulder Creek (CO) at Boulder 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 Boulder Creek (CO) at Boulder?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Boulder Creek (CO) at Boulder is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
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Where is the Boulder Creek (CO) at Boulder gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boulder County, Colorado at coordinates 40.0150°N, 105.2790°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