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SwedenVallecito Creek near Bayfield water level
River gauge, Vallecito Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 289 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
What this means
Vallecito Creek near Bayfield is well above normal at 1.98 ft.
The record high is 6.51 ft, set on September 6, 1970.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.98 ft and 2.29 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 46 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.51 ftSeptember 6, 1970
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.51 ft | September 6, 1970 |
| 2 | 5.99 ft | October 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 5.30 ft | October 6, 2006 |
| 4 | 4.07 ft | June 6, 2020 |
| 5 | 3.96 ft | June 10, 2015 |
| 6 | 3.87 ft | May 23, 2005 |
| 7 | 3.85 ft | June 8, 2019 |
| 8 | 3.80 ft | September 22, 2014 |
| 9 | 3.27 ft | June 26, 2022 |
| 10 | 3.13 ft | May 16, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Vallecito Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallecito Creek at Paliza Canyon near PonderosaRiver gauge, Vallecito Creek | 4.23 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 133 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Pinos River above Vallecito Reservoir near BayfieldRiver gauge, Los Pinos River | 367 cfs | Very high | −19.0 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| Vallecito ReservoirReservoir | 7,648.64 ft | Very high | 6.1 mi | |
| Lemon ReservoirReservoir | 8,124.37 ft | Very high | 9 mi | |
| Lemon Reservoir near DurangoReservoir, Lemon Reservoir | 8,124.71 ft | Very high | +0.61 ft | 9 mi |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above TacomaRiver gauge, Animas River | 842 cfs | Very high | +8.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Hermosa Creek near HermosaRiver gauge, Hermosa Creek | 144 cfs | Very high | −11.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Cascade Creek below Cascade Creek Diversion near RockwoodRiver gauge, Cascade Creek | 77.6 cfs | Very high | −2.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Cascade Creek above Cascade Creek Diversion near RockwoodRiver gauge, Cascade Creek | 79.4 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 20 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 Vallecito Creek near Bayfield today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.98 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Vallecito Creek near Bayfield rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Vallecito Creek near Bayfield normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Vallecito Creek near Bayfield?
The highest level on record is 6.51 ft on September 6, 1970.
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:09352900(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.47750, -107.54306(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 | 1.98 ft | 2026-10-20 19:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 289 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-20 19:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Vallecito Creek near Bayfield (usgs:09352900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/vallecito-creek-near-bayfield
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