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SwedenSanta Paula Creek near Santa Paula water level
River gauge, Santa Paula Creek, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2.9 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Santa Paula Creek near Santa Paula, where the gauge shows 66.83 ft.
It is 9.67 ft below the flood stage of 76.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 66.78 ft – 66.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 76.50 ft.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sespe Creek near FillmoreRiver gauge, Sespe Creek | 4.43 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Ventura River near VenturaRiver gauge, Ventura River | 4.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Sespe Creek near Wheeler SpringsRiver gauge, Sespe Creek | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Piru Creek below Santa Felicia DamRiver gauge, Piru Creek | 3.88 ft | Below flood stage | −1.36 ft | 19 mi |
| Santa Clara River near PiruRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 1.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Piru Creek above Lake PiruRiver gauge, Piru Creek | 2.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Carpinteria Creek near CarpinteriaRiver gauge, Carpinteria Creek | 9.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.75 ft | 23 mi |
| Cuyama River near VentucopaRiver gauge, Cuyama River | 2.8 cfs | High | −0.2 cfs | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Santa Paula Creek near Santa Paula?
The official flood stage is 76.50 ft. The level is currently 9.67 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 Santa Paula Creek near Santa Paula today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:30 AM PDT, the water level was 66.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Santa Paula Creek near Santa Paula rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.03 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Santa Paula Creek near Santa Paula normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
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:11113500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.41333, -119.08233(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 | 66.83 ft | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Paula Creek near Santa Paula (usgs:11113500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/santa-paula-creek-near-santa-paula
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