Sespe C near Fillmore

Ventura County, California · USGS gauge 11113000 · NWS SESC1 · Sespe Creek flood status · California river levels

Is Sespe C near Fillmore flooding right now?

Sespe C near Fillmore measured 4.40 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.6 ft below its 25.05 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
4.40 ft
as of 51 min ago
Streamflow
6 cfs
data refreshed 3 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 25.05 ft, with major flooding at 28.9 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.4 ft on Fri, Feb 10, 1978.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 12 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action22.62 ft18.2 ft below
Minor flood25.05 ft20.6 ft below
Moderate flood27.21 ft22.8 ft below
Major flood28.9 ft24.5 ft below

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
22.4 ft1978-02-10
20.8 ft1969-01-25
20.5 ft2023-01-10
20.4 ft1983-03-01
19.75 ft2005-01-10

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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast