Is the Sespe Creek flooding?

California · 2 gauges · California river levels

The Sespe Creek is tracked by 2 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 Sespe Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Sespe C near Fillmore. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.40 ft on 10 February 1978, carrying 73,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1933 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.40 ft, 18.0 ft below that record.

Drains 252 sq mi · gauge elevation 555 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record