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SwedenHenson Creek at Lake City water level
River gauge, Henson Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 66.7 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Henson Creek at Lake City shows 7.15 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.13 ft and 7.25 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork below Lake San Cristobal near Lake CityRiver gauge, Lake Fork | 114 cfs | Very high | +2.0 cfs | 3.1 mi |
| Silver Jack Reservoir near CimarronReservoir, Silver Jack Reservoir | 8,860.94 ft | High | +0.28 ft | 19 mi |
| Lake Fork at GateviewRiver gauge, Lake Fork | 182 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Uncompahgre River near OurayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 88.1 cfs | High | −4.6 cfs | 20 mi |
| Cimarron River near CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 1.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Cement Creek at SilvertonRiver gauge, Cement Creek | 34.6 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Animas River at SilvertonRiver gauge, Animas River | 154 cfs | Very high | −5.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Mineral Creek at SilvertonRiver gauge, Mineral Creek | 139 cfs | Very high | +4.0 cfs | 25 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 Henson Creek at Lake City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT, the water level was 7.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Henson Creek at Lake City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Henson Creek at Lake City normal?
High 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:09124010(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.02567, -107.31635(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 | 7.15 ft | 2026-10-20 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 66.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Henson Creek at Lake City (usgs:09124010). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/henson-creek-at-lake-city
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