Fallbrook Creek near Fallbrook water level
River gauge, Fallbrook Creek, California, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.4 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Fallbrook Creek near Fallbrook: the latest reading is 0.52 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.47 ft – 0.57 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneill Lake Outlet Ch near FallbrookRiver gauge, Oneill Lake Outlet Ch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 1.6 mi |
| Santa Margarita R A YsidoraRiver gauge | 7.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| De Luz Creek near De LuzRiver gauge, De Luz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump near FallbrookRiver gauge, Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump | 7.1 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 6 mi |
| Sandia Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Sandia Creek | 0.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Rainbow Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Rainbow Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| San Luis Rey R A OceansideRiver gauge | 5.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Santa Margarita River near TemeculaRiver gauge, Santa Margarita River | 4.4 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 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 Fallbrook Creek near Fallbrook today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM PDT, the water level was 0.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fallbrook Creek near Fallbrook rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fallbrook Creek near Fallbrook normal?
Very high 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:11045300(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.34698, -117.31780(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 | 0.52 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fallbrook Creek near Fallbrook (usgs:11045300). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/fallbrook-creek-near-fallbrook
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