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USGS Streamgage 09085160

Colorado River below South Canyon Creek near Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado River below South Canyon Creek near Glenwood Springs, CO is USGS streamgage 09085160 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14010005. It sits on the Colorado River, alongside 30 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 6,050 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2024.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
6,050 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,644 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
14010005
Coordinates
39.56528, -107.41722
USGS site number
09085160
Records begin
2024-10-30 (2 years)

Common questions

How long has Colorado River below South Canyon Creek near Glenwood Springs, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09085160 begin in 2024, about 2 years, covering roughly 644 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Colorado River below South Canyon Creek near Glenwood Springs, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.56528, -107.41722, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14010005, at an elevation of about 5,644 feet, draining roughly 6,050 square miles.
Can I use Colorado River below South Canyon Creek near Glenwood Springs, 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.

Upstream and downstream on the Colorado River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Colorado River in full.

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