Maacama Creek near Kellogg water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.60ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT (60 min ago)

Flow: 1.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.86 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Maacama Creek near Kellogg reads 3.60 ft, a normal level.

It is 11.16 ft below the flood stage of 14.76 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.86 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.55 ft and 3.61 ft.

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

Key numbers

Forecast peak: 3.86 ftThursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.76 ft, still 11.16 ft away.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Kreck Road inundated at creek crossing with water possibly over bridge deck. Valley completely flooded in the vicinity of the stream gage.
19.50 ft: Moderate Flooding. Water in Maacama Creek blocked by bridge deck support structure and may begin to backwater upstream of the bridge crossing. Adjacent vineyard pump house flooded including electrical utility service to pump house so localized voltage hazard may be present. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
14.76 ft: Minor Flooding. Vineyard on left bank (south) side downstream of Kreck Road crossing fully inundated. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued.
13.50 ft: Action Stage. Right bank bridge abutments (west side) submerged at Kreck Road bridge. NWS may issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.
3.60 ft: Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Russian R A JimtownRiver gauge	4.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.7 mi
Russian River near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Russian River	0.08 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	4.4 mi
Russian R A Digger Bend near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Russian R A Digger Bend	6.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	5.0 mi
Dry Creek near Mouth near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Dry Creek	90.9 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	6 mi
Russian R A GeyservilleRiver gauge	24.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	9 mi
Dry Creek below Lambert Branch near GeyservilleRiver gauge, Dry Creek	89.8 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	9 mi
Russian River near WindsorRiver gauge, Russian River	251 cfs	Normal	±0	10 mi
Big Sulphur C A G Resort near CloverdaleRiver gauge, Big Sulphur C A G Resort	0.6 cfs	Low	±0	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Maacama Creek near Kellogg?

The official flood stage is 14.76 ft. The level is currently 11.16 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 Maacama Creek near Kellogg today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT, the water level was 3.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Maacama Creek near Kellogg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Maacama Creek near Kellogg normal?

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

Is Maacama Creek near Kellogg expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.86 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM.

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:11463900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.64098, -122.76384 (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	3.60 ft	2026-10-20 18:30	Provisional
Flow	1.1 cfs	2026-10-20 18:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Maacama Creek near Kellogg (usgs:11463900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/maacama-creek-near-kellogg

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer