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SwedenMattole River near Ettersburg water level
River gauge, Mattole River, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.2 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Mattole River near Ettersburg reads 8.39 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.32 ft and 8.39 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.11 ftFebruary 25, 2019
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.11 ft | February 25, 2019 |
| 2 | 28.07 ft | December 21, 2025 |
| 3 | 26.83 ft | December 28, 2005 |
| 4 | 24.65 ft | March 30, 2012 |
| 5 | 24.53 ft | December 16, 2002 |
| 6 | 24.28 ft | January 13, 2024 |
| 7 | 23.97 ft | December 15, 2016 |
| 8 | 23.92 ft | March 13, 2023 |
| 9 | 23.66 ft | December 30, 2022 |
| 10 | 22.65 ft | February 9, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Mattole River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattole River near PetroliaRiver gauge, Mattole River | 15.9 cfs | Very low | +0.9 cfs | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sf Eel River near MirandaRiver gauge, Sf Eel River | 6.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Bull Creek near WeottRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Eel R A Fort SewardRiver gauge | 7.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Sf Eel R A LeggettRiver gauge | 15.0 cfs | Low | +0.6 cfs | 23 mi |
| Van Duzen River near BridgevilleRiver gauge, Van Duzen River | −0.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Eel R A ScotiaRiver gauge | 8.75 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| Elder Creek near BranscombRiver gauge, Elder Creek | 0.7 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 34 mi |
| Sf Eel River near BranscombRiver gauge, Sf Eel River | 0.3 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 34 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 Mattole River near Ettersburg today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM PDT, the water level was 8.39 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Mattole River near Ettersburg rising or falling?
Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mattole River near Ettersburg normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mattole River near Ettersburg?
The highest level on record is 28.11 ft on February 25, 2019.
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:11468900(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.13928, -123.99140(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 | 8.39 ft | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mattole River near Ettersburg (usgs:11468900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/mattole-river-near-ettersburg
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer