RIVER GAUGE · CHERRY CREEK (CO)
Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown
Douglas County, Colorado
Water level2.34 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8.5 ft1,961 cfs
Minor flood9.5 ft4,832 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Major flooding occurs with widespread inundation along Cherry Creek.
- 12 ft
Homes and roads downstream near Parker may be impacted.
- 11 ft
There is extensive flooding in Castlewood Canyon. Several driveways crossing Cherry Creek in and near Prairie Canyon Ranch are also threatened.
- 10.5 ft
Lowland and meadow flooding occurs in Castlewood Canyon. Footbridges in the park are threatened.
- 9.5 ft
Flooding overtops footbridges in Castlewood Canyon State Park.
- 8.5 ft
Water flows into low lying areas including pastures along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2006 | 11.13 ft | 6,090 cfs |
| Jul 29, 1957 | 9.66 ft | 5,380 cfs |
| May 5, 1973 | 9.61 ft | 4,670 cfs |
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