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Bear Creek (CO) at Sheridan
Critical Stages
7' - Action
8' - Flood
10' - Moderate
10.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:45 AM MST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.36 ft
Flow: 0.0128 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 2.35 | 0.0123 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 2.36 | 0.0128 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 11:45 PM 12/5 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
| 11:30 PM 12/5 | 2.37 | 0.0133 |
10.8' -
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>.
10.5' -
Stage and flow are near the maximum record flood occurring in 1969.
10' -
Flooding of streets along and bridges crossing the creek is possible. Flooding affects the shopping center at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard.
9' -
Water is near the base of the South Lowell Boulevard bridge with flooding in the vicinity.
8.6' -
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>.
8' -
The shopping center parking lot floods at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard.
7.5' -
The creek overflows into park areas.
7' -
There is minor overbank flow into low lying areas downstream of Bear Creek Reservoir.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 7, 1969 | 10.5 |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 7.5 |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 6.07 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | 5.91 |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 5.73 |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 5.5 |
| Jul 28, 1997 | 5.49 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 5.44 |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 5.27 |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 5 |
| Aug 20, 1984 | 4.91 |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 4.9 |
| Sep 12, 2002 | 4.86 |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 4.83 |
| May 7, 2008 | 4.8 |
| May 24, 2014 | 4.79 |
| May 30, 1983 | 4.78 |
| May 25, 2009 | 4.78 |
| Aug 4, 1988 | 4.76 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
