Fountain Creek Near Colorado Springs, Co. Realtime Data
FOUNTAIN CREEK NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.02 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream gauge provides data on flow rates, temperature, and other hydrological factors. The creek's flow is largely driven by snowmelt and rain, with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer. The creek is also impacted by human activity, including the construction of dams and diversion structures. Additionally, there are several tributaries that feed into the creek, including Monument Creek and Bear Creek. Despite challenges, the creek is an important resource for the region's ecosystem and provides recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
July 21, 2026
| Elevation | 6,130.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.02 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 6134.34 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4.23 ft3/s |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 8.9 FNU |
| Temperature, water, °C | 18.6 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 31% |
| Year Over Year Average | 14 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,080 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.85, -104.88 |
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