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SwedenSalinas River near King City water level
River gauge, Salinas River, California, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 47.6 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Salinas River near King City at 4.34 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
The 30-day range is −23.06 ft – 4.45 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
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 | 64 mi |
| Salinas River near BradleyRiver gauge, Salinas River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Salinas River near ChualarRiver gauge, Salinas River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Salinas River near SpreckelsRiver gauge, Salinas River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 42 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Creek below Bitterwater Creek near King CityRiver gauge, San Lorenzo Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Arroyo Seco near SoledadRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 1.7 cfs | Low | +0.6 cfs | 11 mi |
| Salinas R A SoledadRiver gauge | 9.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.55 ft | 17 mi |
| Arroyo Seco near GreenfieldRiver gauge, Arroyo Seco | 5.8 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| San Benito River near Willow Creek SchoolRiver gauge, San Benito River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Nacimiento River below Sapaque Creek near BrysonRiver gauge, Nacimiento River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Nacimiento Reservoir near BradleyReservoir, Nacimiento Reservoir | 745.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 34 mi |
| Nacimiento River below Nacimiento Dam near BradleyRiver gauge, Nacimiento River | 61.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 35 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 King City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM PDT, the water level was 4.34 ft.
Is the level of Salinas River near King City normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:11151540(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.20371, -121.14249(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 | 4.34 ft | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 47.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Salinas River near King City (usgs:11151540). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/salinas-river-near-king-city
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