Clear Creek near Igo water level
River gauge, Clear Creek, California, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 293 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Clear Creek near Igo shows 3.34 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.33 ft and 3.35 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
High water at Clear Creek near Igo
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskeytown LakeLake | 1,208.49 ft | High | 5.9 mi | |
| Sacramento R A KeswickRiver gauge | 6,000 cfs | Normal | +20.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Keswick ReservoirReservoir | 583.46 ft | Normal | 7 mi | |
| Spring Creek Reservoir and DebrisReservoir | 730.36 ft | High | 8 mi | |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Canal at Sharon Ave ReddingRiver gauge, Anderson-Cottonwood Id Canal | 216 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Shasta LakeLake | 976.56 ft | Normal | 15 mi | |
| Cow Creek near MillvilleRiver gauge, Cow Creek | 2.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek near CottonwoodRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 78.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Clear Creek near Igo today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM PDT, the water level was 3.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clear Creek near Igo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clear Creek near Igo normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11372000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.51321, -122.52418(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.34 ft | 2026-10-19 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 293 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Creek near Igo (usgs:11372000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/clear-creek-near-igo
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer