River stage
Guadalupe River (CA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Guadalupe River (CA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Guadalupe River levels, gauge by gauge
The Guadalupe River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Almaden Expressway | 1.98 ft | normal, steady |
| Blossom Hill | 1.62 ft | no flood stage set |
| Fish Ladder at Masson Dam | 3.35 ft | no flood stage set |
| San Jose | 5.13 ft | normal, steady |
| Lake Kittridge | 0.20 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake Ranch North | 3.97 ft | no flood stage set |
| Montague Expressway | 10.42 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Guadalupe River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is San Jose, CA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Guadalupe River (TX) different river, same name
- Merced River 4 gauges
- Russian River 12 gauges
- Bear Creek (Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA) 1 gauge
- Feather River 4 gauges
- Sacramento River 18 gauges
- Kern River 13 gauges
- Cow Creek (CA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalupe River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Guadalupe River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Guadalupe River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Almaden Expressway is at 1.98 ft; San Jose is at 5.13 ft.
Where is the Guadalupe River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Guadalupe River in California.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.