Clear Creek (CO) near Lawson

The past week

What floods at each level

• 10.9 ft

  Major life threatening flooding occurs with extensive damage to Interstate 70 between Lawson and Idaho Springs. This level represents a flood that has a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 9.6 ft

  There is widespread major flooding of secondary roads, bridges, homes and businesses. This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 9.1 ft

  There is flooding and damage to U.S. Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon. This level represents a flood that has a 2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 8.5 ft

  There is moderate flooding in Idaho Springs. Homes begin to flood in Lawson.

• 7.8 ft

  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>.

• 7.5 ft

  Homes and businesses begin to flood in Idaho Springs.

• 7 ft

  Water overflows into low lying areas along the creek between Lawson and Idaho springs.

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