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SwedenBear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey water level
River gauge, Bear Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.7 cfs
History
What this means
Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey is at 4.03 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.98 ft and 4.04 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache C A RumseyRiver gauge | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Cache Creek near Lower LakeRiver gauge, Cache Creek | 134 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Nf Cache Creek near Clearlake OaksRiver gauge, Nf Cache Creek | 11.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Putah Creek near GuenocRiver gauge, Putah Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Nf Cache C A Hough Spring near Clearlake OaksRiver gauge, Nf Cache C A Hough Spring | 0.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Sacramento R A ColusaRiver gauge | 39.78 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Kelsey Creek near KelseyvilleRiver gauge, Kelsey Creek | 4.3 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 27 mi |
| Big Sulphur C A G Resort near CloverdaleRiver gauge, Big Sulphur C A G Resort | 0.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 27 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 Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM PDT, the water level was 4.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey normal?
Normal 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:11451715(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.95765, -122.34273(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 | 4.03 ft | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near Rumsey (usgs:11451715). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/bear-creek-above-holsten-chimney-canyon-near-rumsey
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