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SwedenEscalante Creek near Delta water level
River gauge, Escalante Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.4 cfs
History
What this means
Escalante Creek near Delta is at 2.01 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has risen 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.94 ft and 2.37 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Escalante Creek near Delta
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncompahgre River at DeltaRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 502 cfs | Normal | −15.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Gunnison River at DeltaRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Loutsenhizer Arroyo at Highway 50 near OlatheRiver gauge, Loutsenhizer Arroyo | 75.1 cfs | Normal | −20.3 cfs | 16 mi |
| Fruit Growers Reservoir near Orchard CityReservoir, Fruit Growers Reservoir | 5,465.63 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 17 mi |
| Gunnison River near Grand JunctionRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
| Surface Creek at CedaredgeRiver gauge, Surface Creek | 1.06 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| North Fork Gunnison River above Mouth near LazearRiver gauge, North Fork Gunnison River | 167 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near PalisadeRiver gauge, Colo River | 637 cfs | Low | +155 cfs | 24 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 Escalante Creek near Delta today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.01 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Escalante Creek near Delta rising or falling?
Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Escalante Creek near Delta normal?
Normal for mid-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:09151500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.75694, -108.25983(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 | 2.01 ft | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Escalante Creek near Delta (usgs:09151500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/escalante-creek-near-delta
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