Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.10 ft | 1992-08-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Evergreen, Bear Creek
- River level
- 0.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 3.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 5.30 ft
- Record crest
- 7.10 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BBCC2
- Record crest
- 7.10 ft
- Flood stage
- 5.30 ft
- Moderate flood
- 7.00 ft
- Major flood
- 12.00 ft
- Crest date
- 1992-08-24
In brief
The Bear Creek at Evergreen, CO read 0.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.05 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BBCC2
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 3.00 ft
BIKE PATH UNDER HIGHWAY 73 BRIDGE OVERTOPPED
- 5.00 ft
STREETS IN EVERGREEN FLOOD
- 7.00 ft
COUNTY ROAD 73 OVERTOPPED
- 10.00 ft
SHOPS ARE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF DAM.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bear Creek flooding at Evergreen?
No. The Bear Creek at Evergreen is at 0.95 ft, 2.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Evergreen?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3 ft, minor flooding 5.3 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Bear Creek has been at Evergreen?
The highest crest on record is 7.1 ft, on 1992-08-24.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BBCC2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.