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Leavenworth Creek at Mouth near Georgetown water level

River gauge, Leavenworth Creek, Colorado, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

3.54ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3.8 cfs
4 5 Minor floodstage 5.50 ft Highest onrecord 5.06 ft

History

History
3.53.6ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 203.53.6ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
15.06 ftJune 9, 2015
24.83 ftJune 9, 2016
34.81 ftJune 7, 1997
44.81 ftJune 3, 2014
54.79 ftJuly 12, 1995
64.72 ftJune 16, 2007
74.68 ftJune 9, 1996
84.65 ftJuly 8, 2001
94.63 ftMay 30, 2000
104.63 ftJuly 1, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:18 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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

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.