Fountain Creek Near Pinon, Co. Realtime Data
FOUNTAIN CREEK NEAR PINON, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
85
Discharge (cfs)
3.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 85 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.13 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 107 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream is fed by snowmelt and rainfall, making its flow highly variable throughout the year. The nearby Pueblo Reservoir can affect the flow of the stream as well. There are several tributaries that contribute to the flow of Fountain Creek, including Monument Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The stream is prone to flash flooding, particularly during the summer monsoon season. Additionally, there have been issues with pollutants in the stream, particularly from agricultural runoff. In recent years, efforts have been made to improve water quality in Fountain Creek.
August 27, 2026
| Elevation | 4,992.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.13 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 84.7 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 19.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 95% |
| Year Over Year Average | 90 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,660 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.44, -104.59 |
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