Sf Pit River near Likely water level

Name: Sf Pit River near Likely water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sf Pit River, California, United States

Directions

Low for mid-October

Water level

1.95ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 PM PDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 20.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Low water at Sf Pit River near Likely: the gauge reads 1.95 ft, below normal for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.92 ft – 1.96 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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.05 ftJune 2, 1972

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.05 ft	June 2, 1972
2	5.55 ft	April 27, 1932
3	5.22 ft	June 12, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 65%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pit River near CanbyRiver gauge, Pit River	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	28 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 Sf Pit River near Likely today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 PM PDT, the water level was 1.95 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sf Pit River near Likely rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sf Pit River near Likely normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sf Pit River near Likely?

The highest level on record is 6.05 ft on June 2, 1972.

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:11345500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.23069, -120.43715 (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	1.95 ft	2026-10-20 02:45	Provisional
Flow	20.5 cfs	2026-10-20 02:45	Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Sf Pit River near Likely (usgs:11345500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/sf-pit-river-near-likely

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