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SwedenAtascadero Creek near Goleta water level
River gauge, Atascadero Creek, California, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Atascadero Creek near Goleta at 4.09 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.07 ft – 4.14 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.02 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 20.80 ftMarch 15, 1952
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.80 ft | March 15, 1952 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro C A GoletaRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.3 mi |
| San Jose Creek near GoletaRiver gauge, San Jose Creek | 0.2 cfs | High | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Mission Creek near Mission St near Santa BarbaraRiver gauge, Mission Creek | 3.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Mission Creek below W Gutierrez St Branch A Santa BarbaraRiver gauge, Mission Creek | 10.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Santa Ynez River below Los Laurls Canyon near Snta YnezRiver gauge, Santa Ynez River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Gibraltar Dam Diversion Weir A Gibraltar DamRiver gauge | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Santa Ynez River below Gibraltar Dam near Santa BarbaraRiver gauge, Santa Ynez River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Santa Cruz Creek near Santa YnezRiver gauge, Santa Cruz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 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 Atascadero Creek near Goleta today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:05 PM PDT, the water level was 4.09 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Atascadero Creek near Goleta rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Atascadero Creek near Goleta normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Atascadero Creek near Goleta?
The highest level on record is 20.80 ft on March 15, 1952.
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:11120000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.42471, -119.81177(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 | 4.09 ft | 2026-10-21 01:05 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Atascadero Creek near Goleta (usgs:11120000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/atascadero-creek-near-goleta
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