La Garita Creek Near La Garita, Co. Realtime Data
LA GARITA CREEK NEAR LA GARITA, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1
Discharge (cfs)
1.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 08231000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.30 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow of the creek is primarily provided by snowmelt and precipitation. There are no major dams along the creek, but there are several smaller dams on nearby tributaries. The creek experiences seasonal fluctuations with peak flows occurring in late spring and low flows in the winter. One interesting fact about the hydrology of La Garita Creek is that it is known for its high water quality and supports a diverse ecosystem of fish and wildlife.
July 20, 2026
| Elevation | 8,044.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.3 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 1.21 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 16% |
| Year Over Year Average | 8 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 145 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.81, -106.32 |
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