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SwedenAlamo River near Niland water level
River gauge, Alamo River, California, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 514 cfs
History
What this means
At 64.18 ft, the Alamo River near Niland is far below normal for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 0.48 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 63.57 ft and 64.29 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salton Sea near WestmorlandLake, Salton Sea | −244.00 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| New River near WestmorlandRiver gauge, New River | 205 cfs | Very low | +7.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Coachella Canal near NilandRiver gauge, Coachella Canal | 405 cfs | Normal | −32.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Coachella Canal near Desert BeachRiver gauge, Coachella Canal | 362 cfs | Low | −94.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Whitewater River near MeccaRiver gauge, Whitewater River | 51.2 cfs | Low | −7.3 cfs | 36 mi |
| New River at International Boundary at CalexicoRiver gauge, New River | 49.8 cfs | Very low | −28.2 cfs | 37 mi |
| All-American Canal below Drop 2 Reservoir OutletCanal gauge, All-American Canal | 42.65 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 47 mi |
| Brock Reservoir Outlet near CalexicoCanal gauge, Brock Reservoir Outlet | 156 cfs | Normal | +146 cfs | 47 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 Alamo River near Niland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM PDT, the water level was 64.18 ft. Up 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Alamo River near Niland rising or falling?
Up 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Alamo River near Niland normal?
Very low 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:10254730(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.19894, -115.59693(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 | 64.18 ft | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 514 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Alamo River near Niland (usgs:10254730). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/alamo-river-near-niland
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