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SwedenModesto Canal near La Grange water level
River gauge, Modesto Canal, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 299 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Modesto Canal near La Grange reads 3.20 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.20 ft and 3.35 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
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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne River below Lagrange Dam near LagrangeRiver gauge, Tuolumne River | 214 cfs | Low | −44.0 cfs | 1.8 mi |
| Turlock Canal near La GrangeRiver gauge, Turlock Canal | 986 cfs | High | −94.0 cfs | 1.9 mi |
| New Melones LakeLake | 1,003.98 ft | Normal | 19 mi | |
| Big Creek above Whites Gulch near GrovelandRiver gauge, Big Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Tuolumne R A ModestoRiver gauge | 38.24 ft | Below flood stage | −1.45 ft | 28 mi |
| Tuolumne River below Early Intake near MatherRiver gauge, Tuolumne River | 48.5 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 31 mi |
| Cherry Creek below Dion R Holm Ph near MatherRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 18.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Cherry Creek near Early IntakeRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 15.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 32 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 Modesto Canal near La Grange today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM PDT, the water level was 3.20 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Modesto Canal near La Grange rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Modesto Canal near La Grange 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:11289000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.67241, -120.47488(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 | 3.20 ft | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 299 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Modesto Canal near La Grange (usgs:11289000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/modesto-canal-near-la-grange
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