River Conditions
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River stage

Bear Creek (CO)

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
4 of 5
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 5 gauges on the Bear Creek (CO) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Bear Creek levels, gauge by gauge

The Bear Creek is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Bear Creek Reservoir CO 5544.00 ft — below flood stage
Evergreen CO 0.95 ft 5.30 ft normal, steady
Idledale CO — — reports flow only (0.00 kcfs)
Morrison CO 5.31 ft 9.00 ft normal, steady
Sheridan CO 2.40 ft 8.00 ft normal, steady

Other rivers nearby

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bear Creek flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Bear Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Bear Creek?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Evergreen is at 0.95 ft; Morrison is at 5.31 ft; Sheridan is at 2.40 ft.

Where is the Bear Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Bear Creek in Colorado.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.