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Walton Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ftΒ³/s over 50 years).
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natural watercourse in Routt County, Colorado, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 09238900, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ftΒ³/s over 50 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
9 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.40 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ftΒ³/s over 50 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FISH CR AT UPPER STA NR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (2.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Walton Creek

H: 79Β° L: 50Β°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
75Β°
|
Feels like 66Β°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
29%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
9
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
50Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
52Β°
6 AM
Cloudy
51Β°
9 AM
Overcast
64Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
75Β°
3 PM
Overcast
77Β°
6 PM
Overcast
69Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walton Creek?
Walton Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Walton Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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