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SwedenDeep Creek near Palm Desert water level
River gauge, Deep Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Deep Creek near Palm Desert, where the gauge shows 8.10 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.09 ft – 8.13 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Deep Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek near HesperiaRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 3.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 69 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Canyon Creek near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Palm Canyon Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Andreas Creek near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Andreas Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 13 mi |
| Tahquitz Creek near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Tahquitz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Chino Canyon Creek below Tramway near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Chino Canyon Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Whitewater River near MeccaRiver gauge, Whitewater River | 54.0 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Whitewater R A Windy Point Main ChannelRiver gauge | 400 cfs | High | −7.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Whitewater R A Windy Point Overflow ChannelRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Falls Creek near White WaterRiver gauge, Falls Creek | 0.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 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 Deep Creek near Palm Desert today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 PM PDT, the water level was 8.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Deep Creek near Palm Desert rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Deep Creek near Palm Desert 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:10259200(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.63114, -116.39223(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 | 8.10 ft | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Deep Creek near Palm Desert (usgs:10259200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/deep-creek-near-palm-desert
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