Putah Creek near Winters water level
River gauge, Putah Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 128 cfs
History
What this means
Putah Creek near Winters is at 6.13 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.13 ft and 7.23 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
Floating and fishing near Putah Creek near Winters
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
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 GuenocRiver gauge, Putah Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 30 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Berryessa and MonticelloLake | 428.11 ft | High | 1.2 mi | |
| Napa River near NapaRiver gauge, Napa River | 1.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Napa River near St HelenaRiver gauge, Napa River | 0.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Cache C A YoloRiver gauge | 45.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Sonoma C A Agua CalienteRiver gauge | 0.9 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 26 mi |
| Yolo Bypass near WoodlandRiver gauge, Yolo Bypass | 29.9 cfs | High | +0.7 cfs | 26 mi |
| Sonoma Creek A KenwoodRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Cache C A RumseyRiver gauge | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 27 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 Winters today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM PDT, the water level was 6.13 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Putah Creek near Winters rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Putah Creek near Winters 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:11454000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.51516, -122.08188(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 | 6.13 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 128 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Putah Creek near Winters (usgs:11454000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/putah-creek-near-winters
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