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SwedenSan Francisquito C A Stanford University water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.1 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.36 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 03:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at San Francisquito C A Stanford University reads 0.18 ft, a normal level.
It is 11.82 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.36 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 03:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.16 ft and 0.19 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.60 ftDecember 22, 1955
- Forecast peak
- 0.36 ftWednesday, October 21 at 03:00 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 12.00 ft, still 11.82 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 13.60 ft
- Historical High Water - December 1955
- 13.50 ft
- Major Flooding: Breakouts occurring along the creek channel in multiple locations with widespread shallow flooding in the Crescent Park and Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhoods in Palo Alto. Flooding moves westward from Euclid Avenue into Menlo Park. Overbanking from Pope Chaucer flows northerly into Menlo Park.
- 13.40 ft
- Historical High Water - February 1998
- 12.80 ft
- Moderate Flooding: Overbanking upstream of Pope Chaucer Road mostly flowing southeasterly along streets towards Duveneck Elementary School.
- 12.00 ft
- Minor Flooding: Overbanking possible near University Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, and along Woodland Avenue. Northerly breakouts flow into East Palo Alto along Euclid and Manhattan Avenue, causing deep ponding at their northern terminus against US-101.
- 11.00 ft
- Action Stage: Possible flooding to occur.
- 0.18 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.60 ft | December 22, 1955 |
| 2 | 13.40 ft | February 3, 1998 |
| 3 | 12.42 ft | January 4, 1982 |
| 4 | 11.04 ft | April 2, 1958 |
| 5 | 10.40 ft | November 18, 1950 |
| 6 | 9.82 ft | February 16, 1982 |
| 7 | 9.40 ft | February 27, 1940 |
| 8 | 9.33 ft | February 17, 1986 |
| 9 | 9.28 ft | January 31, 1963 |
| 10 | 9.21 ft | January 26, 1983 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay A Old Dumbarton Branch near NewarkEstuary gauge, San Francisco Bay A Old Dumbarton Branch | 6.77 ft | Very high | +0.21 ft | 7 mi |
| San Mateo Creek below Lo Crystal Sp Reservoir near San MateoRiver gauge, San Mateo Creek | 4.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| San Gregorio C A San GregorioRiver gauge | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Pilarcitos Creek below Stone Dam near HillsboroughRiver gauge, Pilarcitos Creek | 1.5 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 13 mi |
| Pescadero Creek near PescaderoRiver gauge, Pescadero Creek | 2.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Alameda C Flood Channel A Union CityRiver gauge | 8.3 cfs | High | +8.2 cfs | 14 mi |
| Pilarcitos Creek above Stone Dam near HillsboroughRiver gauge, Pilarcitos Creek | 3.4 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Pilarcitos C A Half Moon BayRiver gauge | 2.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for San Francisquito C A Stanford University?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 11.82 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 San Francisquito C A Stanford University today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM PDT, the water level was 0.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Francisquito C A Stanford University rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of San Francisquito C A Stanford University normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Francisquito C A Stanford University?
The highest level on record is 13.60 ft on December 22, 1955.
Is San Francisquito C A Stanford University expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.36 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 03:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11164500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.42327, -122.18941(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 | 0.18 ft | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Francisquito C A Stanford University (usgs:11164500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/san-francisquito-c-a-stanford-university
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