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SwedenRipley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek at Fort Carson water level
Canal gauge, Ripley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Ripley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek at Fort Carson, where the gauge shows 2.19 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.19 ft – 2.23 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womack Ditch From L. Fountain Creek near Fort CarsonCanal gauge, Womack Ditch From L. Fountain Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 0.2 mi |
| Merriams Rock Creek Ditch at Fort CarsonCanal gauge, Merriams Rock Creek Ditch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Lytle Ditch at Fort CarsonCanal gauge, Lytle Ditch | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Clover Ditch Drain at Quinn St near WidefieldCanal gauge, Clover Ditch Drain | 0.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Little Fountain Creek near FountainRiver gauge, Little Fountain Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Clover Ditch Drain near WidefieldCanal gauge, Clover Ditch Drain | 6.6 cfs | Very high | +1.5 cfs | 7 mi |
| Fountain Creek at SecurityRiver gauge, Fountain Creek | 96.2 cfs | Normal | +2.3 cfs | 7 mi |
| Cheyenne Creek at Evans Ave at Colorado SpringsRiver gauge, Cheyenne Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Ripley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek at Fort Carson today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Ripley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek at Fort Carson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Ripley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek at Fort Carson normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:384047104510301(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.67972, -104.85083(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.19 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Ripley Ditch From L. Fountain Creek at Fort Carson (usgs:384047104510301). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/ripley-ditch-from-l-fountain-creek-at-fort-carson
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer