Sespe Creek near Wheeler Springs CA

Ventura County, California · USGS gauge 11111500 · NWS SSWC1 · Sespe Creek flood status · California river levels

Is Sespe Creek near Wheeler Springs CA flooding right now?

Sespe Creek near Wheeler Springs CA measured 1.40 ft on 2026-09-11 01:40:00 UTC. That observation was 13.1 ft below its 14.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
1.40 ft
as of 62 min ago
Streamflow
0 cfs
data refreshed 10 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 14.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action14 ft12.6 ft below
Minor flood14.5 ft13.1 ft below
Moderate flood15.2 ft13.8 ft below
Major flood17 ft15.6 ft below

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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.

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