Williams Fork below Steelman Creek water level
River gauge, Williams Fork, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.5 cfs
History
What this means
At 2.66 ft, Williams Fork below Steelman Creek is far below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.66 ft and 2.67 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Williams Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Fork above Darling Creek, near LealRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 5.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Williams Fork near LealRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 1.42 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Williams Fork near ParshallRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 5.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Williams Fork below Williams Fork ReservoirRiver gauge, Williams Fork | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobtail Creek near Jones PassRiver gauge, Bobtail Creek | 1.3 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 1.7 mi |
| South Fork of Williams Fork near LealRiver gauge, South Fork of Williams Fork | 6.8 cfs | Very low | −0.6 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Vasquez Diversion 3 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 3 | 7.1 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 8 mi |
| Elk Creek at Upper Station, near FraserRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| St. Louis Creek near FraserRiver gauge, St. Louis Creek | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Vasquez Diversion 2 near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Vasquez Diversion 2 | 9.0 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 10 mi |
| Fraser River at Upper Station, near Winter ParkRiver gauge, Fraser River | 3.0 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| Straight Creek below Laskey Gulch near DillonRiver gauge, Straight Creek | 4.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 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 Williams Fork below Steelman Creek today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.66 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Williams Fork below Steelman Creek rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Williams Fork below Steelman Creek normal?
Very low 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:09035500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.77888, -105.92835(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 | 2.66 ft | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.5 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Williams Fork below Steelman Creek (usgs:09035500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/williams-fork-below-steelman-creek
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