What is the current flow on Timpas Creek?
Timpas Creek is currently flowing at 129 cfs at USGS gauge 07121500 as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC.
Timpas Creek at Mouth Near Swink Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.10 ft
Flow 129 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 129 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 53 cfs).
Flow
129 cfs
Gauge Height
5.10 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 504% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 07121500 is a public stream gauge on Timpas 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
Clear
77° / 75°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
74° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
81° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 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
- CROOKED ARROYO NEAR SWINK, CO. · 3.4 mi
- ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR ROCKY FORD, CO. · 4.6 mi
- ARKANSAS RIVER AT LA JUNTA, CO · 6.8 mi
- FORT LYON CANAL NEAR CASA, CO · 10.2 mi
- LAKE MEREDITH OUTLET AT HWY 71 NR ORDWAY, CO · 13.9 mi
- ARKANSAS RIVER AT CATLIN DAM, NEAR FOWLER, CO. · 16.3 mi
- HORSE CREEK NEAR LAS ANIMAS, CO · 17.4 mi
- APISHAPA RIVER NEAR FOWLER, CO · 18.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timpas Creek above or below normal right now?
Timpas Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 129 cfs, compared with a typical median of 53 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Timpas Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Timpas Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Timpas Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CROOKED ARROYO NEAR SWINK, CO. (3.4 miles away), ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR ROCKY FORD, CO. (4.6 miles away), ARKANSAS RIVER AT LA JUNTA, CO (6.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Timpas Creek?
The forecast for today near Timpas Creek is clear, with temperatures around 77°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Timpas Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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