What is the current flow on Fountain Creek?
Fountain Creek is currently flowing at 140 cfs at USGS gauge 07105800 as of Oct 1, 7:50 PM UTC.
Fountain Creek at Security Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.79 ft
Flow 140 cfs · Water temp 64.4°F (18.0°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 7:50 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind · 64°F good
Flow is 140 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 82 cfs).
Flow
140 cfs
Gauge Height
3.79 ft
Water Temp
64.4°F (18.0°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 98% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
64.4°F (18.0°C) · as of Oct 1, 7:50 PM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 07105800 is a public stream gauge on Fountain Creek in Colorado. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
69° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Fog
71° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 17 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
82° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- CLOVER DITCH DRAIN NEAR WIDEFIELD, CO. · 0.8 mi
- CLOVER DITCH DRAIN AT QUINN ST NR WIDEFIELD, CO · 1.8 mi
- B DITCH DRAIN NEAR SECURITY, CO. · 2.2 mi
- JIMMY CAMP CREEK AT FOUNTAIN, CO. · 4.0 mi
- SAND CREEK ABOVE MOUTH AT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · 4.6 mi
- MERRIAMS ROCK CREEK DITCH AT FT. CARSON, CO · 4.7 mi
- ROCK CREEK NEAR FOUNTAIN, CO. · 5.2 mi
- ROCK CREEK NEAR FORT CARSON, CO. · 5.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fountain Creek above or below normal right now?
Fountain Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 140 cfs, compared with a typical median of 82 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Fountain Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on Fountain Creek is 64.4°F (18.0°C) as of Oct 1, 7:50 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Fountain Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CLOVER DITCH DRAIN NEAR WIDEFIELD, CO. (0.8 miles away), CLOVER DITCH DRAIN AT QUINN ST NR WIDEFIELD, CO (1.8 miles away), B DITCH DRAIN NEAR SECURITY, CO. (2.2 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Fountain Creek?
The forecast for today near Fountain Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Fountain Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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