Sespe Creek above Bear Creek Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SBXC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

81.4 ft

Moderate Flood

80.2 ft

30,000 cfs

Minor Flood

78.8 ft

25,000 cfs

Action Stage

77.2 ft

20,000 cfs

Low-Water Impacts

5 ft

Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

3 ft

Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

SBXC1

River

Sespe Creek

County

Ventura, CA

Coordinates

34.5581°N, 119.1206°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Sespe Creek above Bear Creek?

The Sespe Creek above Bear Creek gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Sespe Creek above Bear Creek?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Sespe Creek above Bear Creek is 78.8 feet. Action stage begins at 77.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 80.2 feet, and major flooding at 81.4 feet.

How do I get alerts when Sespe Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sespe Creek above Bear Creek to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Sespe Creek above Bear Creek gauge located?

The gauge is located in Ventura County, California at coordinates 34.5581°N, 119.1206°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Ventura County Watershed Protection District

Sespe Creek above Bear Creek Water Level & Flood Stage.