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SwedenSalinas River near Chualar water level
River gauge, Salinas River, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Salinas River near Chualar reads 1.43 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.19 ft and 1.47 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
- 19.70 ftMarch 11, 1995
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 | 19.70 ft | March 11, 1995 |
| 2 | 14.49 ft | March 3, 1983 |
| 3 | 13.12 ft | February 24, 1993 |
| 4 | 12.24 ft | February 19, 1980 |
| 5 | 12.09 ft | February 15, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Salinas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas River near Santa MargaritaRiver gauge, Salinas River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 96 mi |
| Salinas River near BradleyRiver gauge, Salinas River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 57 mi |
| Salinas River near King CityRiver gauge, Salinas River | 4.32 ft | No reference yet | 33 mi | |
| Salinas River near SpreckelsRiver gauge, Salinas River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel R A Robles Del RioRiver gauge | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Reclamation Ditch near SalinasCanal gauge, Reclamation Ditch | 0.4 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Salinas R A SoledadRiver gauge | 9.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Carmel River near CarmelRiver gauge, Carmel River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| San Benito River near Willow Creek SchoolRiver gauge, San Benito River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Tres Pinos Creek near Tres PinosRiver gauge, Tres Pinos Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Arroyo Seco near GreenfieldRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 5.8 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 22 mi |
| Arroyo Seco near SoledadRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 1.7 cfs | Low | +0.5 cfs | 23 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 Salinas River near Chualar today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Salinas River near Chualar rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Salinas River near Chualar normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Salinas River near Chualar?
The highest level on record is 19.70 ft on March 11, 1995.
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:11152300(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.55357, -121.54939(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 | 1.43 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Salinas River near Chualar (usgs:11152300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/salinas-river-near-chualar
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