2 USGS Streamgages · Colorado River system
Black Sulphur Creek flows and levels
Black Sulphur Creek is gauged at 2 USGS streamgages in Colorado, each tracked by Rivermatics. The mainstem runs about 20 miles (33 km) from headwaters to outlet. It drains into the Colorado River system. It drains roughly 103 square miles at its outlet. The gauged reach falls about 200 feet, from 7,046 feet down to 6,845.
Gauges on this river, upstream to downstream
Ordered by drainage area, which is how far down the river each gauge sits. April and July figures are long-term median daily flows for that month from the USGS record — historical normals, not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Gauge | State | Drainage sq mi | Elevation ft | April p50 cfs | July p50 cfs | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sulphur Creek below Canyon Creek near Rangely, CO | CO | — | 7,046 | — | — | — |
| Black Sulphur Creek near Wet Swizer Creek near Rangely, CO | CO | — | 6,845 | — | — | — |
Common questions
- How many gauges are on the Black Sulphur Creek?
- Rivermatics tracks 2 USGS streamgages on the Black Sulphur Creek, across Colorado. Each has its own page with the site's full flow record and monthly normals. The river may carry other gauges that publish neither daily values nor discharge statistics; those are not tracked here.
- What river system is the Black Sulphur Creek part of?
- The Black Sulphur Creek drains into the Colorado River system — it is a tributary somewhere in that chain, following the flowpath down to its terminal river. Rivermatics builds this from the USGS/geoconnex reference-mainstem network rather than from names.
- Can I use Black Sulphur Creek 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.
Other rivers in the Colorado River system
- Gila River 17 gauges
- San Juan River 10 gauges
- Animas River 9 gauges
- Gore Creek 9 gauges
- Green River 9 gauges
- Little Colorado River 9 gauges
- Virgin River 8 gauges
- Yampa River 8 gauges