General Creek near Meeks Bay water level

Name: General Creek near Meeks Bay water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, General Creek, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.91ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT (12 min ago)

Flow: 0.9 cfs
Water temperature: 42 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

General Creek near Meeks Bay is at 0.91 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.59 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.90 ft and 0.91 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 42 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 5.93 ftJanuary 9, 2017

Floating and fishing near General Creek near Meeks Bay

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

Flood stage here is 5.50 ft, 4.59 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.86 ft: Record flood on 1/2/1997. 797 cfs.
7.00 ft: Major flooding along General Creek. Damage to roads and infrastructure likely.
6.00 ft: Moderate flooding. Similar level to January 2017. Impacts could be exacerbated if large woody debris is present.
5.50 ft: Minor flooding of lowlands along the creek.
4.50 ft: Monitor stage. No flooding expected.
0.91 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.93 ft	January 9, 2017
2	5.59 ft	January 2, 1997
3	5.45 ft	November 30, 1982
4	5.39 ft	December 31, 2005
5	4.41 ft	February 9, 2017
6	4.23 ft	April 7, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:16 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Blackwood Creek near Tahoe CityRiver gauge, Blackwood Creek	7.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.5 mi
Ward Creek at Highway 89 near Tahoe PinesRiver gauge, Ward Creek	5.13 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.9 mi
Truckee R A Tahoe CityRiver gauge	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Glenbrook Creek at GlenbrookRiver gauge, Glenbrook Creek	0.2 cfs	Low	±0	10 mi
Upper Truckee River at South Lake TahoeRiver gauge, Upper Truckee River	3.17 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	11 mi
Trout Creek near Tahoe ValleyRiver gauge, Trout Creek	5.40 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	12 mi
Marlette Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Marlette Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	14 mi
Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above MeyersRiver gauge, Upper Truckee River	5.02 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for General Creek near Meeks Bay?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 4.59 ft below it.

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 General Creek near Meeks Bay today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT, the water level was 0.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is General Creek near Meeks Bay rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of General Creek near Meeks Bay normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at General Creek near Meeks Bay?

The highest level on record is 5.93 ft on January 9, 2017.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10336645 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.05183, -120.11850 (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	0.91 ft	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional
Flow	0.9 cfs	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional
Water temperature	42 °F	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: General Creek near Meeks Bay (usgs:10336645). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/general-creek-near-meeks-bay

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