River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHRC2
In brief
The Bear Creek at Sheridan, CO read 2.40 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.60 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHRC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.50 ft | 1969-05-07 |
| 2 | 7.50 ft | 1995-06-04 |
| 3 | 6.07 ft | 2012-06-07 |
| 4 | 5.91 ft | 1991-06-01 |
| 5 | 5.73 ft | 1998-07-25 |
| 6 | 5.50 ft | 2004-06-27 |
| 7 | 5.49 ft | 1997-07-28 |
| 8 | 5.44 ft | 2015-06-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
There is minor overbank flow into low lying areas downstream of Bear Creek Reservoir.
The creek overflows into park areas.
The shopping center parking lot floods at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard.
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>.
Water is near the base of the South Lowell Boulevard bridge with flooding in the vicinity.
Flooding of streets along and bridges crossing the creek is possible. Flooding affects the shopping center at West Dartmouth Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard.
Stage and flow are near the maximum record flood occurring in 1969.
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>.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Bear Creek at Sheridan is at 2.4 ft, 4.6 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 10.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 10.5 ft, on 1969-05-07.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHRC2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.