Streamflow discharge was last observed at 13 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.42 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary flow providers are snowmelt and precipitation from the surrounding mountains. The stream is also impacted by a number of tributaries, including Mt. Vernon Creek and Turkey Creek, as well as several dams upstream. Seasonal trends show high flow in the spring and summer due to snowmelt, with lower flow in the fall and winter. Interestingly, the hydrology of the stream is affected by the nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which contributes to stormwater runoff during events. Overall, the Bear Creek at Mouth, CO streamgauge provides important information on the health and variability of this critical waterway.
| Elevation | 5,303.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 2.42 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 13.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 42% |
| Year Over Year Average | 32 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 706 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.65, -105.03 |