Green Creek near Bridgeport water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.95ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 PM PDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 4.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Green Creek near Bridgeport is at 1.95 ft, in the normal range.

It is 1.45 ft below the flood stage of 3.40 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.94 ft and 1.97 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 3.92 ftJuly 4, 2023

Floating and fishing near Green Creek near Bridgeport

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

Flood stage here is 3.40 ft, 1.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

4.50 ft: Estimated Major flooding along Green Ck.
4.00 ft: Moderate Flooding level (Estimated), just above the 7/4/2023 peak stage
3.40 ft: Minor Flood Stage (Estimated) minor lowland flooding.
3.00 ft: Monitor Stage:
1.95 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.92 ft	July 4, 2023
2	3.79 ft	June 19, 2023
3	3.38 ft	June 6, 210
4	3.31 ft	June 24, 2011
5	3.27 ft	July 4, 1967
6	3.25 ft	May 16, 2006
7	3.25 ft	May 16, 2005
8	3.24 ft	June 5, 1969
9	3.21 ft	December 23, 1955
10	3.11 ft	June 10, 1955

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Virginia Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Virginia Creek	1.41 ft	Below flood stage	±0	1.8 mi
Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near BridgeportRiver gauge, Robinson Creek	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	4.9 mi
Buckeye Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Buckeye Creek	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
East Walker River near BridgeportRiver gauge, East Walker River	3.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	11 mi
West Walker River below L Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River	0.75 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	18 mi
West Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	26 mi
Tuolumne R A Grand Canyon of Tuolumne above Hetch HetchyRiver gauge, Tuolumne R A Grand Canyon of Tuolumne	7.1 cfs	Low	+0.2 cfs	29 mi
Deadman C A Big Springs near CrestviewRiver gauge, Deadman C A Big Springs	20.1 cfs	Low	±0	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Green Creek near Bridgeport?

The official flood stage is 3.40 ft. The level is currently 1.45 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 Green Creek near Bridgeport today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.95 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Green Creek near Bridgeport rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Green Creek near Bridgeport normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Green Creek near Bridgeport?

The highest level on record is 3.92 ft on July 4, 2023.

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:10289500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.17381, -119.23377 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	1.95 ft	2026-10-20 23:00	Provisional
Flow	4.0 cfs	2026-10-20 23:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Green Creek near Bridgeport (usgs:10289500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/green-creek-near-bridgeport

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