Carmel River at Robles Del Rio
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Monterey County, California on the Carmel River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11143200, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
19,200 cfs
Moderate Flood
11 ft
12,800 cfs
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
6,300 cfs
Action Stage
7.5 ft
4,700 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Disastrous flooding along the entire Carmel River. Approaches to all bridges along the entire Carmel River will be impassable. Many homes and businesses along the entire Carmel River experiencing severe flood damage with transportation difficult.
13 ft
Major flooding can be expected along the entire Carmel River. Some levees along the lower Carmel River in danger of breaching. Many homes, businesses, and roads along the entire Carmel River will become inundated. Portions of Mission Fields and Rio Roads will be flooded.
12.9 ft
Flood of Record: 03/10/1995
12 ft
Widespread flood damage to low lying homes along the entire Carmel River. Levees protecting homes near Mission Fields are in danger of breaching. Homes near the Carmel Lagoon area begin to have substantial flooding.
11 ft
Hacienda Carmel residential development levee is threatened. Moderate flooding of golf courses and low lying homes along the entire Carmel River. Homes in the Carmel Lagoon area begin to experience moderate flooding.
10 ft
South side of Highway 1 bridge access becomes inundated and impassable. Many low lying homes threatened along the entire Carmel River. Low lying homes near Camp Steffani experience substantial flooding and homes near Schulte Road in danger of flooding. Homes surrounding the Carmel Lagoon area are in danger of flooding.
8.5 ft
Low lying homes from Camp Steffani to below Robles del Rio will begin to flood. Old Odello Ranch near Carmel begins to flood. Homes along Paso Hondo and Dampierre Park subject to flooding.
7.5 ft
Monitor Stage. Water levels are roughly 1 foot below primary breakout locations near Camp Steffani, Paso Hondo, and Dampierre Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 1995 | 12.9 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1995 | 12.9 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 12.69 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 12.69 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Jan 9, 1995 | 12.61 ft | 10,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RDRC1
River
Carmel River
County
Monterey, CA
Coordinates
36.4749°N, 121.7289°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carmel River at Robles Del Rio?
The Carmel River at Robles Del Rio gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11143200) 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 Carmel River at Robles Del Rio?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carmel River at Robles Del Rio is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Carmel River at Robles Del Rio gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monterey County, California at coordinates 36.4749°N, 121.7289°W. USGS site number: 11143200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers