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 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
There is major flooding with a threat to livestock and damage to property.
10 ft
There is moderate flooding of agricultural land near the creek.
8 ft
Considerable lowland and meadow flooding occurs.
7 ft
The creek begins to overflow 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 15, 1965 | 22.4 ft | 154,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 10.84 ft | 2,070 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 8.89 ft | 1,260 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LOVC2
River
Plum Creek (CO)
County
Douglas, CO
Coordinates
39.4383°N, 104.9825°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Plum Creek (CO) near Sedalia?
The Plum Creek (CO) near Sedalia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06709000) 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 Plum Creek (CO) near Sedalia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Plum Creek (CO) near Sedalia is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Plum Creek (CO) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Plum Creek (CO) near Sedalia 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 Plum Creek (CO) near Sedalia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Colorado at coordinates 39.4383°N, 104.9825°W. USGS site number: 06709000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: East Plum Creek (CO) below Castle Rock
Downstream: South Platte River at Chatfield Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.