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SwedenVasquez Creek at Winter Park water level
River gauge, Vasquez Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.4 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Vasquez Creek at Winter Park reads 1.44 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.43 ft and 1.50 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
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser River at Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1.5 mi |
| Ranch Creek near FraserRiver gauge, Ranch Creek | 2.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.3 mi |
| Vasquez Diversion 2 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 2 | 9.6 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 2.6 mi |
| Elk Creek at Upper Station, near FraserRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Vasquez Diversion 3 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 3 | 7.9 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Little Cabin Creek near TabernashRiver gauge, Little Cabin Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| St. Louis Creek near FraserRiver gauge, St. Louis Creek | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Cabin Creek near FraserRiver gauge, Cabin Creek | 1.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.0 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 Vasquez Creek at Winter Park today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Vasquez Creek at Winter Park rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Vasquez Creek at Winter Park 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:09025000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.92026, -105.78529(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 | 1.44 ft | 2026-10-20 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Vasquez Creek at Winter Park (usgs:09025000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/vasquez-creek-at-winter-park
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