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SwedenLos Penasquitos Creek near Poway water level
River gauge, Los Penasquitos Creek, California, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.8 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Los Penasquitos Creek near Poway shows 1.88 ft, above normal for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.81 ft and 1.99 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
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego R A Mast Road near SanteeRiver gauge, San Diego R A Mast Road | 6.0 cfs | Very high | −0.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| San Diego R A Fashion Valley at San DiegoRiver gauge, San Diego R A Fashion Valley | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Santa Maria Creek near RamonaRiver gauge, Santa Maria Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Los Coches Creek near LakesideRiver gauge, Los Coches Creek | 0.7 cfs | Very high | +0.6 cfs | 15 mi |
| Guejito Creek near San PasqualRiver gauge, Guejito Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Santa Ysabel Creek near RamonaRiver gauge, Santa Ysabel Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| San Luis Rey R A OceansideRiver gauge | 5.60 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Jamul Creek near JamulRiver gauge, Jamul Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 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 Los Penasquitos Creek near Poway today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Los Penasquitos Creek near Poway rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Los Penasquitos Creek near Poway normal?
High for late 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:11023340(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.94310, -117.12170(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 | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Los Penasquitos Creek near Poway (usgs:11023340). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/los-penasquitos-creek-near-poway
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