Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown water level
River gauge, Leavenworth Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 3.8 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown reads 3.54 ft, a normal level.
It is 1.96 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.45 ft and 3.65 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
- 5.06 ftJune 9, 2015
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 5.50 ft, still 1.96 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
- Moderate Flooding along Leavenworth Creek.
- 5.50 ft
- Considerable flooding of low lying areas. Flooding will begin to impact houses.
- 5.00 ft
- Water overtops the banks and is into low lying areas.
- 3.54 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.06 ft | June 9, 2015 |
| 2 | 4.83 ft | June 9, 2016 |
| 3 | 4.81 ft | June 7, 1997 |
| 4 | 4.81 ft | June 3, 2014 |
| 5 | 4.79 ft | July 12, 1995 |
| 6 | 4.72 ft | June 16, 2007 |
| 7 | 4.68 ft | June 9, 1996 |
| 8 | 4.65 ft | July 8, 2001 |
| 9 | 4.63 ft | May 30, 2000 |
| 10 | 4.63 ft | July 1, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Clear Creek above Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir Spilwy near GeorgtwnRiver gauge, South Clear Creek | 2.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 1.7 mi |
| South Clear Creek above Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir near GeorgetownRiver gauge, South Clear Creek | 3.5 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 2.7 mi |
| Clear Creek above West Fork Clear Creek near EmpireRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.9 mi |
| West Fork Clear Creek above Mouth near EmpireRiver gauge, West Fork Clear Creek | 14.9 cfs | Low | +1.2 cfs | 5.4 mi |
| Clear Creek near LawsonRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 2.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Fraser River at Upper Station, near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River | 3.0 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 11 mi |
| Bobtail Creek near Jones PassRiver gauge, Bobtail Creek | 2.1 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Williams Fork below Steelman CreekRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 0.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown?
The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 1.96 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 Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 3.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown?
The highest level on record is 5.06 ft on June 9, 2015.
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:06714800(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.68721, -105.70028(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 3.54 ft | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown (usgs:06714800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/leavenworth-creek-at-mouth-near-georgetown
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer