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Calaveras Creek near Sunol water level

River gauge, Calaveras Creek, California, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.30ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
7.4 cfs
Water temperature
56 °F
3 4 5 6

History

4.304.314.31ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 204.304.314.31ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level

What this means

Calaveras Creek near Sunol is at 4.30 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.30 ft and 4.31 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Floating and fishing near Calaveras Creek near Sunol

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Alameda Creek below Calaveras Creek near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek 7.5 cfs High ±0 0.4 mi
Alameda Creek below Diversion Dam near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek 0.1 cfs Normal ±0 2.1 mi
Alameda Creek above Diversion Dam near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek 1.61 ft Below flood stage ±0 2.5 mi
Alameda Creek below Welch Creek near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek 7.1 cfs High ±0 3.4 mi
Arroyo Hondo near San JoseRiver gauge, Arroyo Hondo 1.3 cfs Normal ±0 3.9 mi
San Antonio Creek near SunolRiver gauge, San Antonio Creek 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 5.6 mi
Coyote Creek above Highway 237 A MilpitasRiver gauge, Coyote Creek 5.13 ft Below flood stage ±0 8 mi
Arroyo Valle near LivermoreRiver gauge, Arroyo Valle 8.3 cfs High ±0 9 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 Calaveras Creek near Sunol today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, the water level was 4.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Calaveras Creek near Sunol rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Calaveras Creek near Sunol 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:11173500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.50194, -121.81833 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.30 ft 2026-10-20 18:30 Provisional
Flow 7.4 cfs 2026-10-20 18:30 Provisional
Water temperature 56 °F 2026-10-20 18:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Calaveras Creek near Sunol (usgs:11173500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/calaveras-creek-near-sunol

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