Bear Creek (CO) at Morrison
Critical Stages
8' - Action
9' - Flood
10' - Moderate
10.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:45 PM MST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.8 ft
Flow: 0.017 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 PM 12/6 | 5.8 | 0.017 |
| 1:30 PM 12/6 | 5.8 | 0.017 |
| 1:15 PM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 1:00 PM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 12:45 PM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 12:30 PM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 12:15 PM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 12:00 PM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 11:45 AM 12/6 | 5.79 | 0.0168 |
| 11:30 AM 12/6 | 5.78 | 0.0166 |
| 11:15 AM 12/6 | 5.78 | 0.0166 |
| 11:00 AM 12/6 | 5.78 | 0.0166 |
| 10:45 AM 12/6 | 5.78 | 0.0166 |
| 10:30 AM 12/6 | 5.77 | 0.0164 |
| 10:15 AM 12/6 | 5.72 | 0.0154 |
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 5.72 | 0.0154 |
| 9:45 AM 12/6 | 5.71 | 0.0152 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 5.71 | 0.0152 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 5.71 | 0.0152 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 5.7 | 0.015 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 5.68 | 0.0143 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 5.71 | 0.0152 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 5.67 | 0.014 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 5.67 | 0.014 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 5.66 | 0.0137 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 5.68 | 0.0143 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 5.67 | 0.014 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 5.68 | 0.0143 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 5.67 | 0.014 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 5.67 | 0.014 |
20.3' -
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>.
13.7' -
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11.5' -
This is a major, life threatening flood with severe damage to roads in Bear Creek Canyon. Stage and flow are near the maximum record flood occurring in 1933. 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>.
10.5' -
This is a major, life threatening flood with extensive inundation of homes and businesses.
10' -
Numerous homes flood in Morrison.
9.5' -
Homes begin to flood in eastern Morrison
9' -
Water begins to rise over Highway 8 in eastern Morrison between Market Street and Mount Vernon Avenue. The municipal storage garage near Morrison Road is flooded.
8.6' -
The creek begins to overflow its banks into yards in eastern Morrison. 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' -
Water is up near the sidewalk along the creek near Highway 8 on the eastern edge of Morrison.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 1933 | 11.5 |
| Sep 2, 1938 | 10.6 |
| Aug 9, 1934 | 9.85 |
| Jul 22, 1983 | 9.7 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 9.05 |
| Jun 21, 1941 | 8.8 |
| May 7, 1969 | 8.7 |
| Apr 19, 1942 | 8.5 |
| Aug 10, 1955 | 8.5 |
| Aug 21, 1957 | 8.4 |
| May 6, 1973 | 8.3 |
| Jun 6, 1949 | 8.2 |
| Jul 25, 1965 | 8 |
| Jul 12, 1935 | 8 |
| May 10, 2015 | 7.99 |
| May 25, 1999 | 7.9 |
| Jun 18, 1995 | 7.9 |
| May 7, 1998 | 7.85 |
| Apr 30, 1980 | 7.75 |
| Aug 12, 1936 | 7.75 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
