Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.32 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is fed by various small tributaries and is dammed by the Costilla Reservoir. The flow of water in the creek varies seasonally with peak flows occurring during the spring and early summer months. Interestingly, the Costilla Creek is home to a rare species of trout, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, which is native to the region. The hydrology of the Costilla Creek is important for understanding water availability and habitat for aquatic life in the area.
| Elevation | 7,913.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.32 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2.85 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 5% |
| Year Over Year Average | 62 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 949 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.97, -105.51 |