Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.03 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is not influenced by any major dams or tributaries in the area. Seasonally, the flow of the creek is highest in the spring and early summer as snow melts and decreases throughout the fall and winter months. Interestingly, the Cottonwood Creek watershed is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elk, bear, and mountain lions. Additionally, the creek is popular for fly fishing and is known for its populations of brown and rainbow trout.
| Elevation | 6,279.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.03 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 6238.08 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1.89 ft3/s |
| Suspended sediment discharge, tons/d | 1.17 tons/day |
| Suspended sediment concentration, mg/L | 73.4 mg/l |
| Percent of Normal | 40% |
| Year Over Year Average | 5 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 853 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.93, -104.81 |