Brea Creek below Brea Dam near Fullerton water level
River gauge, Brea Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.1 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Brea Creek below Brea Dam near Fullerton reads 1.10 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.09 ft and 1.11 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
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near BreaRiver gauge, Fullerton Creek | 0.6 cfs | High | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Santa Ana R A Santa AnaRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| San Gabriel River above Whittier Narrows DamRiver gauge, San Gabriel River | 4.1 cfs | Low | +2.2 cfs | 12 mi |
| Rio Hondo below Whittier Narrows DamRiver gauge, Rio Hondo | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Chino C A Schaefer Avenue near ChinoRiver gauge, Chino C A Schaefer Avenue | 0.8 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 14 mi |
| San Antonio C A Riverside Drive near ChinoRiver gauge, San Antonio C A Riverside Drive | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Rio Hondo above Whittier Narrows DamRiver gauge, Rio Hondo | 2.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Santa Ana River below Prado DamRiver gauge, Santa Ana River | 138 cfs | Normal | −8.0 cfs | 16 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 Brea Creek below Brea Dam near Fullerton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:25 PM PDT, the water level was 1.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Brea Creek below Brea Dam near Fullerton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Brea Creek below Brea Dam near Fullerton 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:11088500(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.88779, -117.92644(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 | 1.10 ft | 2026-10-20 23:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:25 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Brea Creek below Brea Dam near Fullerton (usgs:11088500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/brea-creek-below-brea-dam-near-fullerton
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