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Sanford Creek

River

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Live flow only โ€” 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.

natural watercourse in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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. โ€” USGS gauge 09108250, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
11 ftยณ/s
discharge
Gage height
5.10 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WILLOW CREEK ABOVE TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR, CO. (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sanford Creek

H: 79ยฐ L: 49ยฐ
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
79ยฐ
|
Feels like 73ยฐ
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
21%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
9.8
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen๐ŸŒง๏ธRain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
53ยฐ
3 AM
Cloudy
53ยฐ
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
51ยฐ
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
64ยฐ
12 PM
Cloudy
74ยฐ
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72ยฐ
6 PM
Light rain shower
54ยฐ
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
51ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

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

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