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USGS Streamgage 09085500

Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO

Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO is USGS streamgage 09085500 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14010005. It drains a watershed of about 55 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1954. Typical flow runs near 27.3 cfs in July and 32.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
55 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,616 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
14010005
Coordinates
39.57454, -107.44792
USGS site number
09085500
Records begin
1954-10-01 (72 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
14.4 15.2 15.8
13.8 14.9 16
13.5 15 16.5
14.7 17.6 26.7
14.7 18.6 32.1
15.8 22 42.3
16 23.8 46.8
15.4 22.1 37.5
14.7 20.5 32.1
13.8 19.2 28.4
13.1 18.3 26.1
12.2 17.6 24.7
11.4 17 23.6
11.2 17 23.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 71 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 10.4 19.2 24.6
February 10.4 17 21.8
March 11.7 17.5 22.9
April 20.5 32.7 68.5
May 74.5 182.9 373.9
June 91.4 244.5 605.4
July 8.9 27.3 289.6
August 1.3 6.3 34.5
September 0.8 8.1 27.6
October 4.5 16 31.4
November 13.7 21 30.2
December 12.3 20.2 27.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 244.5 cfs, against 6.3 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 19.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 10.4 and 24.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09085500 begin in 1954, about 72 years, covering roughly 1,351 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.57454, -107.44792, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14010005, at an elevation of about 5,616 feet, draining roughly 55 square miles.
Can I use Canyon Creek near New Castle, CO data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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