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SwedenKettle Creek above Usaf Academy water level
River gauge, Kettle Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.3 cfs
History
What this means
Kettle Creek above Usaf Academy is at 4.72 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.69 ft and 4.73 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
Floating and fishing near Kettle Creek above Usaf Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Creek above Woodmen Road at Colorado SpringsRiver gauge, Monument Creek | 7.8 cfs | Very low | −0.8 cfs | 3.1 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek at Union Blvd, at Colo SpringsRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 3.4 cfs | High | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek at Mouth at PikeviewRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 3.1 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek at Woodmen Road near Colo SpringsRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 0.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Monument Creek at PikeviewRiver gauge, Monument Creek | 13.2 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Monument Creek above N.gate Blvd at Usaf AcademyRiver gauge, Monument Creek | 12.5 cfs | High | +1.2 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| West Monument Creek at U.s. Air Force AcademyRiver gauge, West Monument Creek | 2.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| West Monument Creek below Rampart ReservoirRiver gauge, West Monument Creek | 6.8 cfs | Very high | +0.3 cfs | 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 Kettle Creek above Usaf Academy today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:05 AM MDT, the water level was 4.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kettle Creek above Usaf Academy rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kettle Creek above Usaf Academy 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:07103960(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.97611, -104.79861(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 | 4.72 ft | 2026-10-19 15:05 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:05 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kettle Creek above Usaf Academy (usgs:07103960). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/kettle-creek-above-usaf-academy
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