Streamflow discharge was last observed at 163 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.64 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 211 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary source of the creek's flow comes from snowmelt and rainfall, which varies seasonally with the highest flows occurring in the winter and spring. There are no known dams on Bacon Creek, but there are several other tributaries that contribute to its flow, including Oakes Creek and Thunder Creek. Interestingly, Bacon Creek is known for its vibrant salmon population, with several species returning to the creek each year to spawn. Students studying hydrology may find this an interesting case study due to the stream's unique ecological characteristics.
| Elevation | 447.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.64 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 163.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 11.5 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 42% |
| Year Over Year Average | 393 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,300 cfs |
| Geolocation | 48.60, -121.40 |