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SwedenBear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison water level
River gauge, Bear Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.1 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison: the gauge reads 3.56 ft, far below normal for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.53 ft – 3.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
About this gauge
- Location
- Jefferson County
- Nearest town
- Dakota Ridge (4.9 km)
- Elevation above sea level
- 5,651 ft
Town from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
About Bear Creek
- Length
- 31.1 mi
Facts from Wikidata (CC0)
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Bear Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek above EvergreenRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 11.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Bear Creek near Colorado SpringsRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 0.9 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 59 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison CreekRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 0.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 1.1 mi |
| Clear Creek at GoldenRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, CreekRiver gauge, South Platte River | 10.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| South Platte River at EnglewoodRiver gauge, South Platte River | 26.9 cfs | Very low | −6.5 cfs | 9 mi |
| Cherry Creek at DenverRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 17.0 cfs | Normal | +0.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| Plum Creek at Titan Road near LouviersRiver gauge, Plum Creek | 8.4 cfs | Normal | +3.3 cfs | 13 mi |
| North Clear Creek above Mouth near Black HawkRiver gauge, North Clear Creek | 3.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Little Dry Creek below Federal Blvd at WestminsterRiver gauge, Little Dry Creek | 0.8 cfs | Low | +0.4 cfs | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
Where is the Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison gauge?
The gauge is in Jefferson County, Colorado. It sits 5,651 ft above sea level.
What is the water level of Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 06:45 AM MDT, the water level was 3.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison normal?
Very low for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06710605(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.65203, -105.17325(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.56 ft | 2026-10-21 12:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 12:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison (usgs:06710605). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/bear-creek-above-bear-creek-lake-near-morrison
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer