Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.45 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream's flow is primarily fueled by snowmelt and precipitation, resulting in seasonal trends of high flow in the spring and low flow in the fall. There are no major dams on Sand Creek, but there are several smaller diversion structures used for agricultural and recreational purposes. Interesting facts about the hydrology of Sand Creek include its designation as a Wild and Scenic River, and its historical importance as the site of the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864.
| Elevation | 7,562.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 0.45 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 2.59 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 36% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,710 cfs |
| Geolocation | 40.99, -105.76 |