Russian R A Geyserville water level

Name: Russian R A Geyserville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

24.53ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 166 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 24.51 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Russian R A Geyserville reads 24.53 ft, a normal level.

It is 15.17 ft below the flood stage of 39.70 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 24.51 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 24.44 ft and 24.53 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Forecast peak: 24.57 ftThursday, October 22 at 06:00 PM

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 39.70 ft, still 15.17 ft away.

What happens at each level

50.00 ft: Major Flooding. Major agricultural flooding on both sides of the river; local roadways on or near floodplain likely impassable; up to 10 feet of standing water on floodplain. Water has reached the top of the Highway 128 bridge wing wall on the west side and all but the highest portions of the bridge remain above water.
46.00 ft: Moderate Flooding. Agricultural floodplain lands may be as much as 5-6 feet under water, with inundation reaching the Highway 128-River Road-Moody Lane insection and the northeast Highway 128 bridge approach. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
39.70 ft: Minor Flooding. Water may have begun to inundate the lowest floodplain locations on the left bank (east) side of the river. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet issued.
38.00 ft: Action Stage. Water is 2-3 feet below lowest floodplain elevation near Highway 128 and Geyserville. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.
24.53 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dry Creek below Lambert Branch near GeyservilleRiver gauge, Dry Creek	92.2 cfs	Normal	+1.2 cfs	4.4 mi
Russian R A JimtownRiver gauge	4.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	5.2 mi
Russian R A Digger Bend near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Russian R A Digger Bend	6.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	5.9 mi
Russian River near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Russian River	0.06 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	8 mi
Big Sulphur C A G Resort near CloverdaleRiver gauge, Big Sulphur C A G Resort	0.5 cfs	Low	±0	8 mi
Maacama Creek near KelloggRiver gauge, Maacama Creek	3.58 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	9 mi
Dry Creek near Mouth near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Dry Creek	93.9 cfs	Normal	±0	9 mi
Big Sulphur Creek near CloverdaleRiver gauge, Big Sulphur Creek	2.4 cfs	Low	±0	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Russian R A Geyserville?

The official flood stage is 39.70 ft. The level is currently 15.17 ft below it.

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 Russian R A Geyserville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT, the water level was 24.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Russian R A Geyserville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Russian R A Geyserville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

Is Russian R A Geyserville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 24.51 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM.

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:11463500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.71265, -122.89579 (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	24.53 ft	2026-10-19 16:15	Provisional
Flow	166 cfs	2026-10-19 16:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Russian R A Geyserville (usgs:11463500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/russian-r-a-geyserville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer