Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRKC2
River
Cherry Creek (CO)
County
Douglas, CO
Coordinates
39.3558°N, 104.7628°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown?
The Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06712000) 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 Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cherry Creek (CO) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cherry Creek (CO) near Franktown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Colorado at coordinates 39.3558°N, 104.7628°W. USGS site number: 06712000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.