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SwedenSespe Creek near Fillmore water level
River gauge, Sespe Creek, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 8.5 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.39 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:29 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Sespe Creek near Fillmore is at 4.43 ft, in the normal range.
It is 20.62 ft below the flood stage of 25.05 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.39 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.41 ft and 4.43 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 20.50 ftJanuary 10, 2023
- Forecast peak
- 5.39 ftWednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Sespe Creek near Fillmore
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 25.05 ft, 20.62 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 28.90 ft
- Flooding of orchards along creek, bank protection and levees could be impacted along the river upstream of and through fillmore, railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road will be impacted, stop logs will need to be placed at railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road to protect homes and shiels park in north fillmore. Downstream impacts will be seen along the santa clara river downstream of the confluence with sespe creek.
- 25.05 ft
- Flooding of orchards along creek, bank protection could be impacted along Goodenough Road north of fillmore, railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road will be impacted, stop logs will need to be placed at railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road to protect homes and shiels park in north fillmore. Start feeling downstream impacts on santa clara river, especially near the fillmore waste water treatment plant.
- 4.43 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.50 ft | January 10, 2023 |
| 2 | 19.75 ft | January 10, 2005 |
| 3 | 17.95 ft | February 12, 1992 |
| 4 | 16.46 ft | January 10, 1995 |
| 5 | 16.31 ft | February 3, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Sespe Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sespe Creek near Wheeler SpringsRiver gauge, Sespe Creek | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula Creek near Santa PaulaRiver gauge, Santa Paula Creek | 66.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Piru Creek below Santa Felicia DamRiver gauge, Piru Creek | 4.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 10 mi |
| Santa Clara River near PiruRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 1.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Piru Creek above Lake PiruRiver gauge, Piru Creek | 2.99 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Ventura River near VenturaRiver gauge, Ventura River | 4.41 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Cuyama River near VentucopaRiver gauge, Cuyama River | 3.0 cfs | High | −0.2 cfs | 30 mi |
| Carpinteria Creek near CarpinteriaRiver gauge, Carpinteria Creek | 9.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.73 ft | 32 mi |
| Los Angeles R A Sepulveda DamRiver gauge | 59.5 cfs | High | +11.4 cfs | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Sespe Creek near Fillmore?
The official flood stage is 25.05 ft. The level is currently 20.62 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 Sespe Creek near Fillmore today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM PDT, the water level was 4.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sespe Creek near Fillmore rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sespe Creek near Fillmore normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sespe Creek near Fillmore?
The highest level on record is 20.50 ft on January 10, 2023.
Is Sespe Creek near Fillmore expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.39 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11113000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.44166, -118.92730(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 | 4.43 ft | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sespe Creek near Fillmore (usgs:11113000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/sespe-creek-near-fillmore
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