Soquel C A Soquel water level

Name: Soquel C A Soquel water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.44ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM PDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 2.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Soquel C A Soquel, where the gauge shows 2.44 ft.

It is 13.56 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.42 ft – 2.45 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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.33 ftDecember 23, 1955

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Major Flooding. Floods of record roughly equivalent to this level (22.33 feet in 1955; 21.85 feet in 1982). Debris blockage at Soquel Drive Bridge possible, as well as major backwatering in downtown Soquel. Capitola and Esplanade flooded, with widespread regional damage.
18.00 ft: Moderate Flooding. Flooding of several feet in downtown Soquel, Old Mill area, Heart of Soquel, and houses along Soquel Wharf Road flooded, and other areas along creek in Capitola and Esplanade. Soquel Drive Bridge likely backwatered.
16.00 ft: Minor Flooding. Water begins to reach riverfront properties in downtown Soquel, including the Old Mill mobile home park, Heart of Soquel, and along Soquel Wharf Road. Flooding may also be possible downstream in Capitola, especially during high tide. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
13.00 ft: Action Stage. Three feet below flood stage. NWS may issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.
2.44 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.33 ft	December 23, 1955
2	21.85 ft	January 4, 1982
3	17.93 ft	January 9, 1995
4	16.27 ft	January 31, 1963
5	15.80 ft	December 10, 1996
6	15.68 ft	February 17, 1986
7	15.10 ft	January 1, 1997
8	15.05 ft	January 24, 1983
9	12.89 ft	March 10, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min First quarter 60%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Aptos Creek near AptosRiver gauge, Aptos Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	2.8 mi
San Lorenzo R A Santa CruzRiver gauge	1.65 ft	Below flood stage	±0	4.2 mi
San Lorenzo R A Big TreesRiver gauge	3.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Corralitos C A FreedomRiver gauge	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	11 mi
Pajaro R A WatsonvilleRiver gauge	1.8 cfs	Normal	−2.2 cfs	13 mi
Salsipuedes Creek near WatsonvilleRiver gauge, Salsipuedes Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	−0.1 cfs	13 mi
Saratoga C A SaratogaRiver gauge	0.7 cfs	Normal	±0	19 mi
Pajaro R A ChittendenRiver gauge	2.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Soquel C A Soquel?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.56 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 Soquel C A Soquel today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM PDT, the water level was 2.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Soquel C A Soquel rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Soquel C A Soquel normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Soquel C A Soquel?

The highest level on record is 22.33 ft on December 23, 1955.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11160000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.99134, -121.95579 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	2.44 ft	2026-10-19 14:30	Provisional
Flow	2.4 cfs	2026-10-19 14:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Soquel C A Soquel (usgs:11160000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/soquel-c-a-soquel

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer