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USGS Streamgage 06708690

West Plum Creek at Sedalia, CO

West Plum Creek at Sedalia, CO is USGS streamgage 06708690 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10190002. It sits on the West Plum Creek, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 137 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2015. Typical flow runs near 1.8 cfs in July and 17.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
137 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,762 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10190002
Coordinates
39.42928, -104.96778
USGS site number
06708690
Records begin
2015-04-01 (11 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for West Plum Creek at Sedalia, 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
0.1 0.3 1.1
0 0.1 0.8
0 0.1 0.5
0 0 0.4
0 0 0.3
0 0 0.4
0 0 0.3
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1
0 0 0.1

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 11 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 — 2.6 —
February — 3.8 —
March — 5.1 —
April 3.8 17.9 86.3
May 4.6 39.3 194.8
June 0.5 15.8 57.4
July 0 1.8 22.5
August 0 0.4 7.6
September 0 0.1 3.8
October — 0.4 —
November — 1.6 —
December — 2.3 —

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does West Plum Creek at Sedalia, CO normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 39.3 cfs, against 0.1 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for West Plum Creek at Sedalia, CO?
It depends on the month. In April, half of days historically fall near 17.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.8 and 86.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has West Plum Creek at Sedalia, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06708690 begin in 2015, about 11 years, covering roughly 3,220 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is West Plum Creek at Sedalia, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.42928, -104.96778, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 10190002, at an elevation of about 5,762 feet, draining roughly 137 square miles.
Can I use West Plum Creek at Sedalia, 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 West Plum Creek

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

Other gauges in this subbasin