Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir, Co. Realtime Data
CLEAR CREEK ABOVE CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
25
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 25 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.94 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 26 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The gauge measures water flow from the Clear Creek watershed, which is fed by several tributaries including Bear Creek and Chicago Creek. Clear Creek Reservoir, located downstream, is the primary storage facility for the watershed. Seasonal trends in flow follow typical snowmelt patterns, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer. Interestingly, Clear Creek was named for its clear, pristine water, which was once used for gold mining. Despite occasional contamination from mining activity, the stream is now considered safe for recreational uses such as fishing and kayaking.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 8,895.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 2.94 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 25.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 42% |
| Year Over Year Average | 60 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 949 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.02, -106.28 |
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