Streamflow discharge was last observed at 103 cfs, and a gauge height of 7.38 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 244 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek serves as a critical source of water for the surrounding area, with its flow primarily sourced from melting snow and rain. The creek also receives water from several tributaries, including the Monument Creek and Widefield Aquifer. Seasonal trends in the creek's flow are heavily impacted by snowmelt and precipitation, with higher flow rates typically occurring in the spring and early summer. Interestingly, the creek is also affected by human activity, with several dams and reservoirs constructed along its path to manage water resources. Overall, the Fountain Creek is an intriguing hydrological system that plays a crucial role in the surrounding ecosystem.
| Elevation | 5,360.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 7.38 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 103.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 931.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 6.3 mg/l |
| pH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units | 8.1 std units |
| Temperature, water, °C | 19.2 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 88% |
| Year Over Year Average | 118 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 10,800 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.60, -104.67 |