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SwedenSpanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie water level
River gauge, Spanish Creek, California, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 35.2 cfs
History
What this means
Spanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie is at 1.09 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.02 ft and 1.09 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Spanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish C A QuincyRiver gauge | 14.1 cfs | Normal | +0.9 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| North Yuba River below Goodyears BarRiver gauge, North Yuba River | 116 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Butte Creek near ChicoRiver gauge, Butte Creek | 111 cfs | Normal | +6.0 cfs | 44 mi |
| Perazzo Creek near Soda SpringsRiver gauge, Perazzo Creek | 4.21 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 48 mi |
| Independence Creek near TruckeeRiver gauge, Independence Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 52 mi |
| Independence Lake near TruckeeLake, Independence Lake | 6,947.56 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 52 mi |
| Sagehen Creek near TruckeeRiver gauge, Sagehen Creek | 1.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 55 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 Spanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 PM PDT, the water level was 1.09 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Spanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie normal?
Normal for mid-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:11402000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.00292, -120.95437(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 | 1.09 ft | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.2 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Spanish Creek above Blackhawk Creek at Keddie (usgs:11402000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/spanish-creek-above-blackhawk-creek-at-keddie
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