Fountain Creek At Colorado Springs, Co. Realtime Data
FOUNTAIN CREEK AT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
21
Discharge (cfs)
4.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 21 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.89 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 24 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is fed by several tributaries, including Monument Creek and Camp Creek, and is regulated by several dams, including the Pueblo Dam. The stream gauge provides data on water flow and quality, which is used by water managers to make decisions about water usage and conservation. Seasonal trends show increases in flow during spring snowmelt and summer monsoon rains, and decreases during dry winter months. Interesting facts about the hydrology of Fountain Creek include its historical use by Native American tribes, and its current importance as a recreational destination for fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 5,900.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.89 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 5895.13 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 21.2 ft3/s |
| Suspended sediment discharge, tons/d | 3.35 tons/day |
| Suspended sediment concentration, mg/L | 32.3 mg/l |
| Temperature, water, °C | 19.6 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Year Over Year Average | 47 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,970 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.82, -104.82 |
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