South Boulder Creek (CO) above Eldorado Springs
Boulder County, Colorado
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
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>.
- 7.5 ft
There is extensive major flooding with roads and buildings inundated. 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>.
- 6.5 ft
Considerable flooding of homes, bridges and roads occurs near the creek.
- 6 ft
Homes adjacent to the creek in Eldorado Springs are affected. Debris in the creek could block flows at bridges with roads flooded.
- 5.4 ft
Homes close to the creek near Marshall flood. 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>.
- 5 ft
Minor overbank flooding begins to affect yards and property immediately adjacent to the creek from Eldorado Springs to Marshall.
- 4.7 ft
Water begins to impact low lying areas along the creek from upstream of Eldorado Springs to Marshall.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 1938 | 9.24 ft | 7,390 cfs |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 5.43 ft | 2,424 cfs |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 4.44 ft | 745 cfs |
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