RIVER GAUGE · CHERRY CREEK (CO)
Cherry Creek (CO) at Denver
Denver County, Colorado
Water level296.64 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action301.5 ft
Minor flood303.5 ft
Moderate flood306.5 ft
Major flood307.7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 306.4 ft
Cherry Creek begins flowing over Steele Street.
- 303.3 ft
There is extensive flooding of bike paths and foot bridges along Cherry Creek.
- 301.5 ft
Water is over numerous sections of the bike path in downtown Denver.
- 301 ft
Water near bike path and bottom of foot bridges crossing Cherry Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2023 | 303.73 ft | 2,266 cfs |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 303.53 ft | 2,143 cfs |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 300.66 ft | 742 cfs |
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