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SwedenSan Joaquin River below Friant water level
River gauge, San Joaquin River, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 396 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at San Joaquin River below Friant reads 3.06 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 3.02 ft and 3.06 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the San Joaquin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin River above Merced River near NewmanRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 162 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 73 mi |
| San Joaquin River near NewmanRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 48.68 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 73 mi |
| San Joaquin River near Crows LandingRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 290 cfs | Low | −41.0 cfs | 77 mi |
| San Joaquin River near VernalisRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 9.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.48 ft | 97 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millerton Lake and FriantReservoir | 504.39 ft | Normal | 1.6 mi | |
| Cantua Creek near Cantua CreekRiver gauge, Cantua Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 56 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 San Joaquin River below Friant today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM PDT, the water level was 3.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Joaquin River below Friant rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of San Joaquin River below Friant normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:11251000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.98439, -119.72431(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 | 3.06 ft | 2026-10-20 17:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 396 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-20 17:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: San Joaquin River below Friant (usgs:11251000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/san-joaquin-river-below-friant
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