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SwedenClear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire water level
River gauge, Clear Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 22.3 cfs
History
What this means
Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire is at 3.66 ft, in the normal range.
It is 3.34 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.66 ft and 3.71 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.63 ftJune 17, 1995
Floating and fishing near Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 3.34 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.63 ft | June 17, 1995 |
| 2 | 6.53 ft | May 31, 2003 |
| 3 | 6.46 ft | July 8, 2011 |
| 4 | 6.31 ft | June 12, 2015 |
| 5 | 6.09 ft | June 3, 2014 |
| 6 | 6.05 ft | June 19, 1997 |
| 7 | 6.01 ft | June 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 5.96 ft | July 1, 2019 |
| 9 | 5.92 ft | June 11, 2013 |
| 10 | 5.87 ft | June 22, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Clear Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek near LawsonRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 2.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Clear Creek at GoldenRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Clear Creek above Mouth near EmpireRiver gauge, West Fork Clear Creek | 14.9 cfs | Low | +1.2 cfs | 0.5 mi |
| Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Leavenworth Creek | 3.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.9 mi |
| South Clear Creek above Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir Spilwy near GeorgtwnRiver gauge, South Clear Creek | 2.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| South Clear Creek above Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir near GeorgetownRiver gauge, South Clear Creek | 3.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Fraser River at Upper Station, near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River | 3.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Vasquez Diversion 3 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 3 | 7.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Fraser River at Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Vasquez Diversion 2 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 2 | 9.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 3.34 ft below it.
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.
What is the water level of Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM MDT, the water level was 3.66 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire?
The highest level on record is 6.63 ft on June 17, 1995.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06715000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.75194, -105.66139(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 | 3.66 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 22.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near Empire (usgs:06715000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/clear-creek-above-west-fork-clear-creek-near-empire
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