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SwedenPaauau Gulch at Pahala water level
River gauge, Paauau Gulch, Hawaii, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The gauge at Paauau Gulch at Pahala reads 2.98 ft, a normal level.
It is 1.02 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.98 ft and 2.99 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
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 4.00 ft, still 1.02 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 4.00 ft
- Low water crossings along Wood Valley Rd likely impassable.
- 2.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.40 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailuku River near KaumanaRiver gauge, Wailuku River | 10.6 cfs | Normal | −15.9 cfs | 38 mi |
| Waiaha Stream at HolualoaRiver gauge, Waiaha Stream | 0.98 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 43 mi |
| Honolii Stream near PapaikouRiver gauge, Honolii Stream | 3.76 ft | Below flood stage | −2.38 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Paauau Gulch at Pahala?
The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 1.02 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 Paauau Gulch at Pahala today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:35 AM HST, the water level was 2.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Paauau Gulch at Pahala rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Paauau Gulch at Pahala normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
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:16770500(Agency page)- Coordinates
19.20777, -155.47709(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- LMSL
- 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 | 2.98 ft | 2026-10-20 14:35 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Paauau Gulch at Pahala (usgs:16770500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/hawaii/paauau-gulch-at-pahala
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