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SwedenPescadero Creek near Pescadero water level
River gauge, Pescadero Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.2 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Pescadero Creek near Pescadero reads 1.81 ft, a normal level for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.80 ft and 1.83 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
- 22.62 ftFebruary 3, 1998
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 | 22.62 ft | February 3, 1998 |
| 2 | 21.27 ft | December 23, 1955 |
| 3 | 20.92 ft | January 4, 1982 |
| 4 | 18.80 ft | January 26, 1983 |
| 5 | 17.31 ft | January 9, 1995 |
| 6 | 16.38 ft | October 13, 1962 |
| 7 | 15.59 ft | January 21, 1967 |
| 8 | 15.52 ft | February 17, 1986 |
| 9 | 15.21 ft | January 16, 1973 |
| 10 | 15.19 ft | February 8, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butano Creek near PescaderoRiver gauge, Butano Creek | 1.0 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 2.8 mi |
| San Gregorio C A San GregorioRiver gauge | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.5 mi |
| San Francisquito C A Stanford UniversityRiver gauge | 0.18 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Pilarcitos C A Half Moon BayRiver gauge | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Saratoga C A SaratogaRiver gauge | 0.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| San Mateo Creek below Lo Crystal Sp Reservoir near San MateoRiver gauge, San Mateo Creek | 4.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Pilarcitos Creek below Stone Dam near HillsboroughRiver gauge, Pilarcitos Creek | 1.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Pilarcitos Creek above Stone Dam near HillsboroughRiver gauge, Pilarcitos Creek | 3.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 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 Pescadero Creek near Pescadero today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pescadero Creek near Pescadero rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pescadero Creek near Pescadero normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pescadero Creek near Pescadero?
The highest level on record is 22.62 ft on February 3, 1998.
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:11162500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.26073, -122.32881(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.2 cfs | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pescadero Creek near Pescadero (usgs:11162500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/pescadero-creek-near-pescadero
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