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SwedenFullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near Brea water level
River gauge, Fullerton Creek, California, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.6 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Fullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near Brea: the latest reading is 3.27 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.25 ft – 3.29 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Creek below Brea Dam near FullertonRiver gauge, Brea Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Santa Ana R A Santa AnaRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Chino C A Schaefer Avenue near ChinoRiver gauge, Chino C A Schaefer Avenue | 0.8 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| San Antonio C A Riverside Drive near ChinoRiver gauge, San Antonio C A Riverside Drive | 0.3 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| San Gabriel River above Whittier Narrows DamRiver gauge, San Gabriel River | 1.9 cfs | Low | +1.3 cfs | 13 mi |
| Santa Ana River below Prado DamRiver gauge, Santa Ana River | 119 cfs | Normal | +4.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Rio Hondo below Whittier Narrows DamRiver gauge, Rio Hondo | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Rio Hondo above Whittier Narrows DamRiver gauge, Rio Hondo | 1.1 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 15 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 Fullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near Brea today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM PDT, the water level was 3.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near Brea rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near Brea normal?
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:11089500(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.89585, -117.88616(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 | 3.27 ft | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fullerton Creek below Fullerton Dam near Brea (usgs:11089500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/fullerton-creek-below-fullerton-dam-near-brea
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