Virginia Creek near Bridgeport water level

Name: Virginia Creek near Bridgeport water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Virginia Creek, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.41ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM PDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 4.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Virginia Creek near Bridgeport is at 1.41 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.09 ft below the flood stage of 4.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.40 ft and 1.42 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: 8.40 ftDecember 23, 1955

Floating and fishing near Virginia Creek near Bridgeport

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 4.50 ft, 3.09 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.40 ft: Record Flood, 12/23/1955; Major flood damage in reach.
7.00 ft: Major Flooding along Virginia Creek, impacting HWY 395, Green Creek Road and businesses and private property along the creek.
6.00 ft: Moderate Flooding of lowlands along Virginia Creek. Impacting private property adjacent to the creek and potentially Hwy 395 and the Green Creek Road
4.50 ft: Flood Stage; Minor flooding of agricultural lands.
4.00 ft: Monitor Stage; No flooding.
1.41 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.40 ft	December 23, 1955
2	6.73 ft	May 21, 2023
3	6.22 ft	February 1, 1963
4	5.76 ft	March 16, 1967
5	5.41 ft	April 30, 2023
6	4.78 ft	April 20, 1958
7	4.63 ft	May 8, 1969
8	4.41 ft	February 28, 2006

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

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

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Green Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Green Creek	1.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	1.8 mi
Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near BridgeportRiver gauge, Robinson Creek	1.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	6 mi
Buckeye Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Buckeye Creek	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	7 mi
East Walker River near BridgeportRiver gauge, East Walker River	3.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	9 mi
West Walker River below L Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River	0.74 ft	Below flood stage	±0	18 mi
West Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River	2.05 ft	Below flood stage	±0	26 mi
Tuolumne R A Grand Canyon of Tuolumne above Hetch HetchyRiver gauge, Tuolumne R A Grand Canyon of Tuolumne	6.9 cfs	Low	±0	31 mi
Deadman C A Big Springs near CrestviewRiver gauge, Deadman C A Big Springs	20.1 cfs	Low	±0	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Virginia Creek near Bridgeport?

The official flood stage is 4.50 ft. The level is currently 3.09 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 Virginia Creek near Bridgeport today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM PDT, the water level was 1.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Virginia Creek near Bridgeport rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Virginia Creek near Bridgeport normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Virginia Creek near Bridgeport?

The highest level on record is 8.40 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:10289000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.19186, -119.21015 (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	1.41 ft	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Flow	4.4 cfs	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Virginia Creek near Bridgeport (usgs:10289000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/virginia-creek-near-bridgeport

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