Is the Mission Creek flooding?
The Mission Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Mission Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Mission C near Desert Hot Springs CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.40 ft on 25 January 1969, carrying 1,660 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1968 (52 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission C near Mission St near Santa Barbara CA | No flooding | 3.45 ft | 10 ft | |
| Mission C below W Gutierrez St Br a Santa Barbara CA | No flooding | 10.28 ft | 18 ft | |
| Mission C near Desert Hot Springs CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Mission C above Mission C Rd near Desert Hot Springs | No current data | — | — | — |
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.