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SwedenTomichi Creek at Gunnison water level
River gauge, Tomichi Creek, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 96.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.95 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Tomichi Creek at Gunnison, where the gauge shows 1.45 ft.
It is 5.05 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.95 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.43 ft – 1.54 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.63 ftJune 17, 2019
- Forecast peak
- 1.95 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 6.50 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.63 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 2 | 5.14 ft | June 18, 1995 |
| 3 | 4.94 ft | May 23, 2008 |
| 4 | 4.83 ft | June 8, 2015 |
| 5 | 4.75 ft | June 2, 2014 |
| 6 | 4.63 ft | June 9, 1997 |
| 7 | 4.61 ft | June 10, 2017 |
| 8 | 4.43 ft | June 11, 2016 |
| 9 | 4.40 ft | June 1, 1983 |
| 10 | 4.39 ft | May 18, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Tomichi Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomichi Creek at SargentsRiver gauge, Tomichi Creek | 20.8 cfs | Very low | −0.9 cfs | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Gunnison River | 1.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Ohio Creek above Mouth near GunnisonRiver gauge, Ohio Creek | 16.6 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| East River at AlmontRiver gauge, East River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Taylor River at AlmontRiver gauge, Taylor River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Ohio Creek near BaldwinRiver gauge, Ohio Creek | 21.1 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 13 mi |
| Cochetopa Creek below Rock Creek near ParlinRiver gauge, Cochetopa Creek | 44.9 cfs | High | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Blue Mesa ReservoirReservoir | 7,411.86 ft | Very low | 16 mi | |
| East River below Cement Creek near Crested ButteRiver gauge, East River | 92.9 cfs | Normal | +1.7 cfs | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Tomichi Creek at Gunnison?
The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 5.05 ft below it.
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 Tomichi Creek at Gunnison today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT, the water level was 1.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tomichi Creek at Gunnison rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tomichi Creek at Gunnison normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tomichi Creek at Gunnison?
The highest level on record is 5.63 ft on June 17, 2019.
Is Tomichi Creek at Gunnison expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.95 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09119000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.52111, -106.94096(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 | 1.45 ft | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 96.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tomichi Creek at Gunnison (usgs:09119000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/tomichi-creek-at-gunnison
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer