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SwedenBlack Gore Creek near Minturn water level
River gauge, Black Gore Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 38 °F
History
What this means
Black Gore Creek near Minturn is at 2.63 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.56 ft and 2.65 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 38 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Black Gore Creek near Minturn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Creek at Upper Station, near MinturnRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 3.2 cfs | Very low | −0.2 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Booth Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Booth Creek | 0.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 4.7 mi |
| Middle Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Middle Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek at VailRiver gauge, Gore Creek | 10.4 cfs | Very low | +0.3 cfs | 8 mi |
| Eagle River near MinturnRiver gauge, Eagle River | 23.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Cross Creek near MinturnRiver gauge, Cross Creek | 9.9 cfs | Normal | +0.7 cfs | 8 mi |
| Eagle River at Red CliffRiver gauge, Eagle River | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Tenmile Creek below North Tenmile Creek, at FriscoRiver gauge, Tenmile Creek | 1.92 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 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 Black Gore Creek near Minturn today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.63 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black Gore Creek near Minturn rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black Gore Creek near Minturn 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:09066000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.59637, -106.26503(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 | 2.63 ft | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 38 °F | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black Gore Creek near Minturn (usgs:09066000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/black-gore-creek-near-minturn
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