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Howard Fork
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 09171310, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR OPHIR, CO (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howard Fork?
- Howard Fork is a river in Colorado.
- Can you swim at Howard Fork?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Howard Fork have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Howard Fork include camping-nearby.
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