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River stage

Cow Creek (CA)

River level
2.41 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Cow Creek (CA) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Cow Creek level at Millville

The Cow Creek is measured in one place, at Millville, CA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Millville CA 2.41 ft 17.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Cow Creek

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Millville, CA.

Full history for Millville →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Cow Creek flooding right now?

No. The Cow Creek is below flood stage at Millville, CA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Cow Creek?

The Cow Creek is at 2.41 ft at Millville, CA, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Cow Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Cow Creek, at Millville, CA.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Cow Creek it is set for the gauge at Millville, CA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.