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SwedenSanta Margarita River near Temecula water level
River gauge, Santa Margarita River, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.4 cfs
- Water temperature
- 65 °F
History
What this means
The Santa Margarita River near Temecula is at 1.67 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.62 ft and 1.70 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 65 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Santa Margarita River near Temecula
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Gertrudis Creek near TemeculaRiver gauge, Santa Gertrudis Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.7 mi |
| Warm Springs Creek near MurrietaRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Rainbow Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Rainbow Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Sandia Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Sandia Creek | 0.5 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump near FallbrookRiver gauge, Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump | 7.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| De Luz Creek near De LuzRiver gauge, De Luz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Temecula Creek near AguangaRiver gauge, Temecula Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Fallbrook Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Fallbrook Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 13 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 Santa Margarita River near Temecula today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Santa Margarita River near Temecula rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Santa Margarita River near Temecula 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:11044000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.47392, -117.14225(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 | 1.67 ft | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 65 °F | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Margarita River near Temecula (usgs:11044000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/santa-margarita-river-near-temecula
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