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River gauge, Alameda Creek, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 20.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 63 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.16 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Alameda Creek near Niles, where the gauge shows 2.83 ft.
It is 6.17 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.16 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.50 ft – 2.84 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 63 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.90 ftDecember 23, 1955
- Forecast peak
- 3.16 ftThursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.90 ft | December 23, 1955 |
| 2 | 14.83 ft | February 3, 1998 |
| 3 | 14.77 ft | February 19, 1986 |
| 4 | 14.17 ft | April 3, 1958 |
| 5 | 13.92 ft | January 12, 1952 |
| 6 | 13.55 ft | March 22, 1995 |
| 7 | 12.96 ft | January 5, 1982 |
| 8 | 12.86 ft | January 27, 1983 |
| 9 | 12.50 ft | November 19, 1950 |
| 10 | 12.08 ft | February 19, 1980 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Alameda Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Creek above Diversion Dam near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek | 1.61 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Alameda Creek below Diversion Dam near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Alameda Creek below Calaveras Creek near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek | 7.5 cfs | High | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Alameda Creek below Welch Creek near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek | 6.8 cfs | High | −0.3 cfs | 7 mi |
| Alameda Creek near FremontRiver gauge, Alameda Creek | 14.8 cfs | High | +4.4 cfs | 2.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda C Flood Channel A Union CityRiver gauge | 2.5 cfs | Normal | +2.3 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Arroyo De La Laguna A VeronaRiver gauge | 0.75 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.1 mi |
| San Antonio Creek near SunolRiver gauge, San Antonio Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Alamo Canal near PleasantonCanal gauge, Alamo Canal | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| San Lorenzo Creek above Don Castro Reservoir near Castro VRiver gauge, San Lorenzo Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| San Lorenzo C A HaywardRiver gauge | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Castro Valley C A HaywardRiver gauge | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Crow Creek near HaywardRiver gauge, Crow Creek | 2.90 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Alameda Creek near Niles?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.17 ft below it.
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 Alameda Creek near Niles today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM PDT, the water level was 2.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Alameda Creek near Niles rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Alameda Creek near Niles normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Alameda Creek near Niles?
The highest level on record is 14.90 ft on December 23, 1955.
Is Alameda Creek near Niles expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.16 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11179000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.58712, -121.96075(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 | 2.83 ft | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 63 °F | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Alameda Creek near Niles (usgs:11179000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/alameda-creek-near-niles
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