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SwedenGrand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake water level
River gauge, Grand Lake Outlet, Colorado, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 34.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
What this means
Grand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake reads 8.50 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 08:40 PM MDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.45 ft and 8.60 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.04 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 52 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Grand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand LakeLake | 8,366.61 ft | High | 1.4 mi | |
| Shadow Mountain LakeLake | 8,366.66 ft | Normal | 2.8 mi | |
| Colorado River below Shadow Mountain ReservoirRiver gauge, Colorado River | 35.8 cfs | Normal | −1.4 cfs | 2.9 mi |
| Lake GranbyLake | 8,235.07 ft | Very low | 5.0 mi | |
| Colorado River below Baker Gulch near Grand LakeRiver gauge, Colorado River | 4.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Colorado River below Lake GranbyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 21.9 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 7 mi |
| Willow Creek ReservoirReservoir | 8,116.95 ft | Low | 9 mi | |
| Andrews Creek-Loch Vale-RmnpRiver gauge | 0.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 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 Grand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:40 PM MDT, the water level was 8.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Grand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Grand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:09014050(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.24611, -105.82883(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 8.50 ft | 2026-10-21 02:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 34.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:40 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Grand Lake Outlet below Chipmunk Ln at Grand Lake (usgs:09014050). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/grand-lake-outlet-below-chipmunk-ln-at-grand-lake
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