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SwedenNacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson water level
River gauge, Nacimiento River, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.22 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:25 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson, where the gauge shows 5.03 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.22 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 5.02 ft – 5.04 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 36.20 ftJanuary 9, 2023
- Forecast peak
- 7.22 ftWednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.20 ft | January 9, 2023 |
| 2 | 35.15 ft | March 10, 1995 |
| 3 | 32.14 ft | January 14, 1993 |
| 4 | 32.00 ft | January 16, 1978 |
| 5 | 23.35 ft | January 10, 1995 |
| 6 | 20.77 ft | January 24, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Nacimiento River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacimiento River below Nacimiento Dam near BradleyRiver gauge, Nacimiento River | 61.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacimiento Reservoir near BradleyReservoir, Nacimiento Reservoir | 745.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
| Salinas River near BradleyRiver gauge, Salinas River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Salinas R A Paso RoblesRiver gauge | 11.82 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| San Lorenzo Creek below Bitterwater Creek near King CityRiver gauge, San Lorenzo Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Arroyo Seco near SoledadRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 1.6 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 36 mi |
| Arroyo Seco near GreenfieldRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 6.5 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 38 mi |
| Salinas River near Santa MargaritaRiver gauge, Salinas River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 40 mi |
| Los Gatos Creek above Nunez Canyon near CoalingaRiver gauge, Los Gatos Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 46 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 Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 PM PDT, the water level was 5.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson 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 Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson?
The highest level on record is 36.20 ft on January 9, 2023.
Is Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.22 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 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:11148900(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.78858, -121.09380(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 | 5.03 ft | 2026-10-21 03:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near Bryson (usgs:11148900). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/nacimiento-river-below-sapaque-creek-near-bryson
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer