Streamflow discharge was last observed at 231 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.06 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 237 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of the flow are spring snowmelt and summer rainfall, which contribute to high flows in May and June. The creek has several small tributaries and no major dams, but it is influenced by irrigation diversions in the surrounding agricultural area. In the fall and winter, flows decrease due to reduced precipitation and colder temperatures. Interesting facts about the hydrology of Five Mile Creek include its role in supporting a diverse aquatic ecosystem and its importance as a recreational resource for fishing and kayaking.
| Elevation | 4,766.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.06 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 21.3 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 231.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 86% |
| Year Over Year Average | 269 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,830 cfs |
| Geolocation | 43.22, -108.22 |