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SwedenSalmon R A Somes Bar water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 159 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.48 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 1.53 ft, Salmon R A Somes Bar is below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.48 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.50 ft and 1.53 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Forecast peak
- 1.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 04:00 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
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath R A OrleansRiver gauge | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Trinity R A HoopaRiver gauge | 11.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Klamath River near KlamathRiver gauge, Klamath River | 7.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Scott River near Fort JonesRiver gauge, Scott River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Redwood C A OrickRiver gauge | 10.14 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Indian Creek near Happy CampRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 35.6 cfs | Low | +0.8 cfs | 32 mi |
| Klamath River near Seiad ValleyRiver gauge, Klamath River | 2.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 35 mi |
| Redwood Creek near Blue LakeRiver gauge, Redwood Creek | 3.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 37 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 Salmon R A Somes Bar today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 PM PDT, the water level was 1.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Salmon R A Somes Bar rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Salmon R A Somes Bar normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
Is Salmon R A Somes Bar expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.48 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 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.
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:11522500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.37649, -123.47696(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 | 1.53 ft | 2026-10-20 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 159 cfs | 2026-10-20 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Salmon R A Somes Bar (usgs:11522500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/salmon-r-a-somes-bar
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