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SwedenParachute Creek at Parachute water level
River gauge, Parachute Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.6 cfs
History
What this means
At 4.39 ft, Parachute Creek at Parachute is below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.39 ft and 4.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roan Creek at De BequeRiver gauge, Roan Creek | 4.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Colorado River near CameoRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.53 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 18 mi |
| Rifle Gap Reservoir near RifleReservoir, Rifle Gap Reservoir | 5,912.34 ft | Low | +0.24 ft | 20 mi |
| Vega Reservoir near CollbranReservoir, Vega Reservoir | 7,927.84 ft | Very low | +0.32 ft | 21 mi |
| Plateau Creek near CameoRiver gauge, Plateau Creek | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.41 ft | 22 mi |
| Divide Creek near SiltRiver gauge, Divide Creek | 0.8 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 24 mi |
| Colo River below Grand Valley Diversion near PalisadeRiver gauge, Colo River | 637 cfs | Low | +155 cfs | 29 mi |
| Canyon Creek near New CastleRiver gauge, Canyon Creek | 40.6 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 34 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 Parachute Creek at Parachute today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Parachute Creek at Parachute rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Parachute Creek at Parachute normal?
Low 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:09093500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.45344, -108.06069(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 | 4.39 ft | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Parachute Creek at Parachute (usgs:09093500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/parachute-creek-at-parachute
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