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SwedenSandia Creek near Fallbrook water level
River gauge, Sandia Creek, California, United States
Right now
Very low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.6 cfs
History
What this means
At 1.81 ft, Sandia Creek near Fallbrook is far below normal for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.70 ft and 1.82 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump near FallbrookRiver gauge, Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump | 7.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 0.9 mi |
| Rainbow Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Rainbow Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| De Luz Creek near De LuzRiver gauge, De Luz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.2 mi |
| Fallbrook Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Fallbrook Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Santa Margarita River near TemeculaRiver gauge, Santa Margarita River | 4.2 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 7 mi |
| Oneill Lake Outlet Ch near FallbrookRiver gauge, Oneill Lake Outlet Ch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Santa Gertrudis Creek near TemeculaRiver gauge, Santa Gertrudis Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Warm Springs Creek near MurrietaRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 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 Sandia Creek near Fallbrook today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sandia Creek near Fallbrook rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sandia Creek near Fallbrook normal?
Very low for late 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:11044350(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.42448, -117.24919(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sandia Creek near Fallbrook (usgs:11044350). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/sandia-creek-near-fallbrook
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