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Gordon Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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 22 (median 118 ft³/s over 90 years).
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natural watercourse in Archuleta 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 09342500, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 118 ft³/s over 90 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.59 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 118 ft³/s over 90 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO (14.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Gordon Creek

H: 85° L: 53°
Cloudy
Cloudy
85°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
20%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
9.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Light rain shower
55°
3 AM
Patchy light drizzle
54°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 AM
Cloudy
71°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
83°
3 PM
Cloudy
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gordon Creek?
Gordon Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Gordon 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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