River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLDC2
In brief
The Clear Creek at Golden, CO read 7.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.81 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GLDC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.60 ft | 2015-06-12 |
| 2 | 7.25 ft | 2014-06-04 |
| 3 | 7.15 ft | 2016-06-12 |
| 4 | 7.08 ft | 2010-06-12 |
| 5 | 6.95 ft | 2011-07-08 |
| 6 | 6.92 ft | 2019-07-02 |
| 7 | 6.83 ft | 2013-09-13 |
| 8 | 6.75 ft | 2017-06-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water is up to the bike path/walkway just east of U.S. Highway 93 in Golden.
Water is over the bike path between Kipling and Garrison Streets and into low lying areas in Golden. This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
Park areas and bike paths along the creek flood. Minor flooding of yards and other properties is expected to begin.
Water is at the base of the bridge at Kipling and 44th Avenue with flooding of homes and structures along the creek.
Moderate flooding is expected along Clear Creek in Golden.
Extensive flooding impacts streets, bridges and buildings near the river. This level represents a flood that has a 2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
Most streets crossing Clear Creek are impassable.
This is a life threatening flood with numerous streets, homes and businesses inundated. This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
This level represents a flood that has a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Clear Creek at Golden is at 7.19 ft, 0.81 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 8.5 ft, moderate flooding 9.5 ft and major flooding 10.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 7.6 ft, on 2015-06-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLDC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06719505). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.