RIVER GAUGE · SAND CREEK (CO)
Sand Creek (CO) near Commerce City
Adams County, Colorado
Water level8.91 ft
Flow7 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Houses and businesses close to the stream are impacted.
- 12 ft
There is flooding and considerable ponding of water near the creek's confluence with the South Platte River.
- 11 ft
There is overbank flow into meadows near the stream.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2015 | 13.44 ft | 3,900 cfs |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 12.8 ft | 4,380 cfs |
| May 7, 2017 | 11.78 ft | 1,420 cfs |
More on Sand Creek (CO)
DownstreamSouth Platte River at Henderson
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