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SwedenPutah Creek near Guenoc water level
River gauge, Putah Creek, California, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.88 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 3.12 ft, Putah Creek near Guenoc is far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.88 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.05 ft and 3.12 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Forecast peak
- 3.88 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Putah Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putah Creek near WintersRiver gauge, Putah Creek | 119 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 30 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache Creek near Lower LakeRiver gauge, Cache Creek | 134 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Big Sulphur C A G Resort near CloverdaleRiver gauge, Big Sulphur C A G Resort | 0.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Bear Creek above Holsten Chimney Canyon near RumseyRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 1.7 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Maacama Creek near KelloggRiver gauge, Maacama Creek | 3.60 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Cache C A RumseyRiver gauge | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Russian R A JimtownRiver gauge | 4.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Napa River near St HelenaRiver gauge, Napa River | 0.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Kelsey Creek near KelseyvilleRiver gauge, Kelsey Creek | 4.3 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 20 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 Putah Creek near Guenoc today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT, the water level was 3.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Putah Creek near Guenoc rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Putah Creek near Guenoc normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
Is Putah Creek near Guenoc expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.88 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 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.
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:11453500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.77876, -122.51745(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 | 3.12 ft | 2026-10-21 06:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Putah Creek near Guenoc (usgs:11453500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/putah-creek-near-guenoc
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer