Sf Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville water level

Name: Sf Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sf Tule River, California, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

2.03ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 5.2 cfs
Water temperature: 52 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sf Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville, where the gauge shows 2.03 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.01 ft – 2.05 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 06:12 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Sf Tule River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sf Tule River near Reservation Bndry near PortervilleRiver gauge, Sf Tule River	7.8 cfs	Normal	±0	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deer Creek near Fountain SpringsRiver gauge, Deer Creek	5.4 cfs	Normal	+1.3 cfs	12 mi
Deer C A Road 272 Bridge near PortervilleRiver gauge, Deer C A Road 272 Bridge	34.69 ft	No reference yet	−0.03 ft	18 mi
White River near DucorRiver gauge, White River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	22 mi
Sf Kern River near OnyxRiver gauge, Sf Kern River	23.2 cfs	Normal	+0.7 cfs	34 mi
Marble Fork Kaweah River above Horse Creek near LodgepoleRiver gauge, Marble Fork Kaweah River	0.1 cfs	Low	±0	39 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 Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 2.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sf Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sf Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville normal?

Normal 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:11203580 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.04829, -118.65426 (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	2.03 ft	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional
Flow	5.2 cfs	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional
Water temperature	52 °F	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Sf Tule River near Cholollo Campground near Porterville (usgs:11203580). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/sf-tule-river-near-cholollo-campground-near-porterville

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