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Cherry Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 71 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionHot — visit earlypet-friendly

tributary of the South Platte River

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 06713500, as of Aug 22, 1:55 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 71 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:55 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
54 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.69 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 71 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHERRY CREEK AT DENVER, CO. (1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:55 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 95° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
94°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
62%
Humidity
18%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
80°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
78°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
75°
9 AM
Sunny
79°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
95°
6 PM
Light rain
66°
9 PM
Overcast
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Cherry Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cherry Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cherry Creek include pet-friendly.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

🐾 Dog-friendly