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SwedenOld River near Byron water level
River gauge, Old River, California, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 2,170 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Old River near Byron at 5.58 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is on the way up, by 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.95 ft – 6.65 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Old River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old River near Delta Mendota CanalRiver gauge, Old River | 5.36 ft | No reference yet | +0.45 ft | 5.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Valle near LivermoreRiver gauge, Arroyo Valle | 8.3 cfs | High | ±0 | 21 mi |
| San Joaquin River near VernalisRiver gauge, San Joaquin River | 9.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.71 ft | 22 mi |
| Alamo Canal near PleasantonCanal gauge, Alamo Canal | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 23 mi |
| San Ramon C A San RamonRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Arroyo De La Laguna A VeronaRiver gauge | 0.75 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| San Antonio Creek near SunolRiver gauge, San Antonio Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Stanislaus R A RiponRiver gauge | 41.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.53 ft | 27 mi |
| Alameda Creek below Welch Creek near SunolRiver gauge, Alameda Creek | 6.5 cfs | High | +0.3 cfs | 29 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 Old River near Byron today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM PDT, the water level was 5.58 ft. Up 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Old River near Byron rising or falling?
Up 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Old River near Byron normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:11313315(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.89104, -121.57023(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 | 5.58 ft | 2026-10-19 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,170 cfs | 2026-10-19 01:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Old River near Byron (usgs:11313315). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/old-river-near-byron
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