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SwedenWhitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 404 cfs
History
What this means
Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel is above normal at 4.91 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.89 ft and 4.97 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater R A Windy Point Overflow ChannelRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 0.0 mi |
| Falls Creek near White WaterRiver gauge, Falls Creek | 0.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.5 mi |
| Chino Canyon Creek below Tramway near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Chino Canyon Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| Snow Creek near White WaterRiver gauge, Snow Creek | 3.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Tahquitz Creek near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Tahquitz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Andreas Creek near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Andreas Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| Palm Canyon Creek near Palm SpringsRiver gauge, Palm Canyon Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Whitewater R Diversion Flume in Up Burnt Canyon near BanningRiver gauge, Whitewater R Diversion Flume in Up Burnt Canyon | 1.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 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 Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM PDT, the water level was 4.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel normal?
High 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:10257548(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.89890, -116.62113(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 | 4.91 ft | 2026-10-21 07:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 404 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel (usgs:10257548). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/whitewater-r-a-windy-point-main-channel
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