Sardine Creek near Niagra water level
River gauge, Sardine Creek, Oregon, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Sardine Creek near Niagra is 3.96 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.88 ft and 4.02 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.05 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 4.95 ft−0.99 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.88 ft – 4.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.88 ft – 6.28 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cliff Dam Tailwater near NiagaraRiver gauge, Big Cliff Dam Tailwater | 1,110.89 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 0.5 mi |
| North Santiam River at NiagaraRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 1,240 cfs | Low | −40.0 cfs | 1.2 mi |
| Detroit Dam Tailwater near DetroitRiver gauge, Detroit Dam Tailwater | 1,200.79 ft | Normal | ±0 | 2.1 mi |
| Breitenbush River above French Creek near DetroitRiver gauge, Breitenbush River | 97.1 cfs | Very low | −1.8 cfs | 7 mi |
| Little N Santiam River above Evans Creek, at ElkhornRiver gauge, Little N Santiam River | 3.29 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| North Santiam River below Boulder Creek, near DetroitRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 283 cfs | Very low | +4.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Blowout Creek near DetroitRiver gauge, Blowout Creek | 3.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Schafer Creek near LacombRiver gauge, Schafer Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Sardine Creek near Niagra higher than last year?
No, it is 0.99 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.95 ft.
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 Sardine Creek near Niagra today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM PDT, the water level was 3.96 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sardine Creek near Niagra rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sardine Creek near Niagra 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:14181350(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.74750, -122.27419(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 | 3.96 ft | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sardine Creek near Niagra (usgs:14181350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/sardine-creek-near-niagra
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