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SwedenPit River below Pit North 1 Ph near Fall River Mills water level
River gauge, Pit River, California, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,300 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pit River below Pit North 1 Ph near Fall River Mills, where the gauge shows 5.63 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.98 ft – 6.25 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pit River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit River near CanbyRiver gauge, Pit River | 2.42 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 42 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Creek near Hat CreekRiver gauge, Hat Creek | 120 cfs | Normal | +1.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Cow Creek near MillvilleRiver gauge, Cow Creek | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 50 mi |
| Battle Creek below Coleman Fish Hatchery near CottonwoodRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 226 cfs | Low | +3.0 cfs | 52 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek near CottonwoodRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 67.8 cfs | Low | −9.0 cfs | 56 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 Pit River below Pit North 1 Ph near Fall River Mills today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT, the water level was 5.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pit River below Pit North 1 Ph near Fall River Mills rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pit River below Pit North 1 Ph near Fall River Mills normal?
Normal for late 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:11355010(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.98322, -121.51193(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 | 5.63 ft | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,300 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pit River below Pit North 1 Ph near Fall River Mills (usgs:11355010). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/pit-river-below-pit-north-1-ph-near-fall-river-mills
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