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USGS Streamgage 06709740

Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO

Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO is USGS streamgage 06709740 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10190002. It drains a watershed of about 3 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1981. Typical flow runs near 0.3 cfs in July and 0.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
3 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,371 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10190002
Coordinates
39.59611, -105.01603
USGS site number
06709740
Records begin
1981-01-01 (45 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Lee Gulch at Littleton, 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
0 0 0.1
0 0 1.3
0 0 0.3
0 0 0.3
0 0 0.4
0 0.4 4.8
0 0.3 3.6
0 0.1 0.6
0 0 0.2
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.2
0 0 0.2
0 0 0.2

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 13 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Only 7 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
April 0.1 0.5 4.7
May 0.2 0.9 8.9
June 0.2 0.7 6.3
July 0.1 0.3 3.7
August 0 0.2 2.4
September 0 0.2 3.1
October — 0.5 —

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0.9 cfs, against 0.2 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 Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO?
It depends on the month. In April, half of days historically fall near 0.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 4.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06709740 begin in 1981, about 45 years, covering roughly 2,441 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.59611, -105.01603, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 10190002, at an elevation of about 5,371 feet, draining roughly 3 square miles.
Can I use Lee Gulch at Littleton, 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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