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SwedenShasta River near Yreka water level
River gauge, Shasta River, California, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 118 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Shasta River near Yreka: the gauge reads 3.30 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.29 ft – 3.33 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
- 12.93 ftDecember 22, 1964
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 | 12.93 ft | December 22, 1964 |
| 2 | 10.10 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 3 | 9.43 ft | December 22, 1955 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Shasta River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta River near MontagueRiver gauge, Shasta River | 116 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath River below Iron Gate DamRiver gauge, Klamath River | 1,000 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| West Fork Ashland Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, West Fork Ashland Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Emigrant LakeLake | 2,159.64 ft | Low | 23 mi | |
| East Fork Ashland Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, East Fork Ashland Creek | 1.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Scott River near Fort JonesRiver gauge, Scott River | 3.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Hyatt ReservoirReservoir | 5,001.03 ft | Normal | 25 mi | |
| Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at AshlandRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 8.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Howard Prairie LakeLake | 4,507.74 ft | Normal | 29 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 Shasta River near Yreka today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT, the water level was 3.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Shasta River near Yreka rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Shasta River near Yreka 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 Shasta River near Yreka?
The highest level on record is 12.93 ft on December 22, 1964.
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:11517500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.82288, -122.59556(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 | 3.30 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 118 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Shasta River near Yreka (usgs:11517500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/shasta-river-near-yreka
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