Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
WATER TO BASE OF BRIDGE 4 MILES NORTH OF FRANKTOWN.
10 ft
WATER INTO YARDS OF HOUSES NEAR PARKER.
8.5 ft
CONSIDERABLE LOWLAND AND MEADOW FLOODING ALONG REACH.
7.5 ft
WATER OVERFLOWS BANKS INTO LOW LYING AREAS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2012 | 12.29 ft | 3,070 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 10.25 ft | 819 cfs |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 9.65 ft | 900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPKC2
River
Cherry Creek (CO)
County
Douglas, CO
Coordinates
39.5192°N, 104.7792°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cherry Creek (CO) near Parker?
The Cherry Creek (CO) near Parker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 3931091044) 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 Parker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cherry Creek (CO) near Parker is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 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 Parker 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 Parker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Colorado at coordinates 39.5192°N, 104.7792°W. USGS site number: 3931091044. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey