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SwedenJalama Creek near Lompoc water level
River gauge, Jalama Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 63 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Jalama Creek near Lompoc, where the gauge shows 3.16 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.13 ft – 3.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 63 °F.
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
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsipuedes Creek near LompocRiver gauge, Salsipuedes Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Santa Ynez R A Narrows near LompocRiver gauge, Santa Ynez R A Narrows | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| Santa Ynez R A H St near LompocRiver gauge, Santa Ynez R A H St | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| San Antonio Creek near CasmaliaRiver gauge, San Antonio Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Santa Ynez R A SolvangRiver gauge | 17.6 cfs | High | +2.4 cfs | 20 mi |
| Alamo Pintado Creek near SolvangRiver gauge, Alamo Pintado Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Orcutt Creek near OrcuttRiver gauge, Orcutt Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Santa Ynez R A Highway 154 near Santa YnezRiver gauge, Santa Ynez R A Highway 154 | 11.08 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 27 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 Jalama Creek near Lompoc today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM PDT, the water level was 3.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Jalama Creek near Lompoc rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Jalama Creek near Lompoc 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:11120600(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.51369, -120.48489(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 | 3.16 ft | 2026-10-20 19:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 63 °F | 2026-10-20 19:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Jalama Creek near Lompoc (usgs:11120600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/jalama-creek-near-lompoc
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