RIVER GAUGE
Ralston Creek (CO) West Woods in Arvada
Jefferson County, Colorado
Water level0.25 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3.5 ft210 cfs
Minor flood4.5 ft700 cfs
Moderate flood5 ft
Major flood5.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
HOUSES IN WESTWOODS NEIGHBORHOOD FLOODED
- 6.5 ft
OUTBUILDING IN WESTWOODS NEIGHBORHOOD FLOODED
- 5.5 ft
BRIDGES DOWNSTREAM ON RALSTON CREEK FLOODED
- 4.5 ft
CANAL WALL OVERTOPPED.
- 3.5 ft
OVERFLOW BANKS INTO MEADOWS.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1995 | 3.4 ft | 200 cfs |
DownstreamRalston Creek (CO) at Arvada
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