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SwedenLehman Creek near Baker water level
River gauge, Lehman Creek, Nevada, United States
Right now
Higher than ever recorded here
Water level
- Flow
- 4.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Lehman Creek near Baker shows 3.85 ft, at a record high.
It has now passed the published record high of 3.21 ft (May 25, 2005).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.85 ft and 3.86 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 3.21 ftMay 25, 2005
- Highest on record
- 0.64 ft above the highest level on record
High water at Lehman Creek near Baker
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.21 ft | May 25, 2005 |
| 2 | 3.09 ft | June 14, 2011 |
| 3 | 3.06 ft | April 21, 1985 |
| 4 | 3.04 ft | May 26, 2023 |
| 5 | 3.03 ft | June 8, 2010 |
| 6 | 3.01 ft | June 21, 2019 |
| 7 | 2.81 ft | August 26, 2007 |
| 8 | 2.75 ft | June 9, 2024 |
| 9 | 2.72 ft | June 29, 1967 |
| 10 | 2.71 ft | June 11, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve Creek near ElyRiver gauge, Cleve Creek | 5.1 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 22 mi |
| Steptoe Creek near ElyRiver gauge, Steptoe Creek | 2.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Geyser Creek at Springs Orifice near MinervaRiver gauge, Geyser Creek | 0.8 cfs | High | +0.5 cfs | 33 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 Lehman Creek near Baker today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:20 AM MDT, the water level was 3.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lehman Creek near Baker rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lehman Creek near Baker normal?
Higher than ever recorded here. Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lehman Creek near Baker?
The highest level on record is 3.21 ft on May 25, 2005.
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:10243260(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.01161, -114.21444(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 | 3.85 ft | 2026-10-18 14:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lehman Creek near Baker (usgs:10243260). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/lehman-creek-near-baker
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