Streamflow discharge was last observed at 12 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.14 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 11 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main contributors to the flow are snowmelt and rainfall. There are several tributaries that feed into Shell Creek, including Elk Creek and Crazy Woman Creek. The creek experiences seasonal variations in flow, with the highest flows occurring in spring due to snowmelt. There are no dams on Shell Creek. Interestingly, the hydrology of Shell Creek is influenced by geological formations in the area, including limestone and sandstone.
| Elevation | 9,069.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.14 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 11.9 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 92% |
| Year Over Year Average | 14 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,870 cfs |
| Geolocation | 44.51, -107.40 |