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SwedenArroyo Seco near Soledad water level
River gauge, Arroyo Seco, California, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.6 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.42 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Arroyo Seco near Soledad is running below normal at −0.39 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.42 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between −0.47 ft and −0.39 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.44 ftMarch 10, 1995
- Forecast peak
- −0.30 ftThursday, October 22 at 03:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Arroyo Seco near Soledad
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.44 ft | March 10, 1995 |
| 2 | 16.30 ft | December 6, 1966 |
| 3 | 15.55 ft | January 31, 1963 |
| 4 | 15.43 ft | January 26, 1969 |
| 5 | 14.72 ft | February 7, 1978 |
| 6 | 14.50 ft | December 22, 1982 |
| 7 | 14.17 ft | February 2, 1975 |
| 8 | 13.94 ft | January 10, 1995 |
| 9 | 13.40 ft | January 14, 1993 |
| 10 | 12.77 ft | February 9, 1962 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Arroyo Seco
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco near GreenfieldRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 6.2 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| Arroyo Seco below Reliz Creek near SoledadRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 4.92 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas R A SoledadRiver gauge | 9.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| San Lorenzo Creek below Bitterwater Creek near King CityRiver gauge, San Lorenzo Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Salinas River near ChualarRiver gauge, Salinas River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| San Benito River near Willow Creek SchoolRiver gauge, San Benito River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Big Sur River near Big SurRiver gauge, Big Sur River | 16.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Carmel R A Robles Del RioRiver gauge | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Salinas River near SpreckelsRiver gauge, Salinas River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Tres Pinos Creek near Tres PinosRiver gauge, Tres Pinos Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 34 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 Arroyo Seco near Soledad today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM PDT, the water level was −0.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Arroyo Seco near Soledad rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Arroyo Seco near Soledad normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Arroyo Seco near Soledad?
The highest level on record is 16.44 ft on March 10, 1995.
Is Arroyo Seco near Soledad expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.42 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11152000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.28052, -121.32271(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 | −0.39 ft | 2026-10-20 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Arroyo Seco near Soledad (usgs:11152000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/arroyo-seco-near-soledad
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer