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Colorado Basin River Forecast Center

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Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow NOTE: Forecasts for the Mill Creek above Mill Creek are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in KCFS) Not Available Historic Crests (1) 190 cfs on 05/30/1983 (2) 111 cfs on 05/23/1993 (3) 76 cfs on 06/06/1995 (4) 72 cfs on 05/28/1999 (5) 72 cfs on 05/24/1997 Show More Historic Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Recent Crests (1) 19 cfs on 05/11/2004 (2) 19 cfs on 05/30/2003 (3) 31 cfs on 06/02/2002 (4) 27 cfs on 05/16/2001 (5) 26 cfs on 05/26/2000 Show More Recent Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Low Water Records (1) 0 cfs on 01/01/1901

Zoom Level:16 Legend FEMA Layer Gauge Location Disclaimer Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

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3.2	At 3.2 ft (193 CFS), the intersection of 39th South and I-215 can expect flood damage. Additionally, low lying areas and homes along the stream channel can expect flood damage.
3	At 3.0 ft (168 CFS), the intersection of 39th South and I-215 can expect flooding. Additionally, low lying areas and homes along the creek can expect flood damage.
2.9	At 2.90 ft (156 CFS), the intersection of 39th South and I-215 will experience flooding. Additionally, low lying areas along the stream will receive high water.

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Latitude: 40.694167° N, Longitude: 111.750833° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 River Stage Reference Frame Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses NWS flow Not Available Not Available Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps Vertical Datum Elevation (gauge height = 0) Elevation (gauge height = flood stage) Elevation information source NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks Other Not Available Not Available   Current/Historical Observations: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Mill Creek

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