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Cheney Creek

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 93 ft³/s over 56 years).
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natural watercourse in Routt County, Colorado, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 09242500, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 93 ft³/s over 56 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
28 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.15 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 93 ft³/s over 56 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK RIVER NEAR MILNER, CO. (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cheney Creek

H: 81° L: 54°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
54°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
87%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Cloudy
59°
3 AM
Overcast
57°
6 AM
Overcast
58°
9 AM
Cloudy
69°
12 PM
Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Light rain
56°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cheney Creek?
Cheney Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Cheney Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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