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SwedenMud Slough near Gustine water level
River gauge, Mud Slough, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 69.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 68 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Mud Slough near Gustine, where the gauge shows 5.75 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.45 ft – 5.79 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 68 °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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Slough A Highway 165 near StevinsonRiver gauge, Salt Slough A Highway 165 | 85.1 cfs | Normal | +11.8 cfs | 3.2 mi |
| San Joaquin R A Fremont Ford BridgeRiver gauge | 99.5 cfs | Normal | +11.9 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| San Joaquin River above Merced River near NewmanRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 158 cfs | Normal | +18.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| San Joaquin River near NewmanRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 48.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 7 mi |
| San Joaquin River near Crows LandingRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 331 cfs | Low | +8.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Del Puerto Creek near PattersonRiver gauge, Del Puerto Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Tuolumne R A ModestoRiver gauge | 40.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.59 ft | 26 mi |
| Pacheco Creek near DunnevilleRiver gauge, Pacheco Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 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 Mud Slough near Gustine today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 AM PDT, the water level was 5.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mud Slough near Gustine rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mud Slough near Gustine 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:11262900(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.26241, -120.90655(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 | 5.75 ft | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 69.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 68 °F | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mud Slough near Gustine (usgs:11262900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/mud-slough-near-gustine
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