Merced River at Pohono Bridge
Mariposa County, California
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23.45 ft
Flood of record...1/3/97. $178 million damage to Yosemite Valley.
- 13.6 ft
Lift stations at Housekeeping Camp and Yosemite Creek flooded. Southside Drive at Chapel Meadow impassable.
- 12.5 ft
Northside Drive at Wosky Pond, El Capitan crossover, and Sentinel crossover are impassable to vehicles.
- 12 ft
Water on road at Northside Drive, Southside Drive, El Capitan crossover, Sentinel crossover, and Highway 140 near Cookie Cliff.
- 11.4 ft
Water begins to overtop road curbs on Northside Drive. Swinging Bridge overtops.
- 10 ft
Merced River at Pohono Bridge begins to rise out of its banks. Flood Stage.
- 9.5 ft
Lower Pines and Housekeeping Camp begin flooding.
- 7 ft
RIVER IS CLOSED TO RAFTERS AND FLOATATION DEVICES.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1997 | 23.43 ft | 24,600 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 21.52 ft | 23,400 cfs |
| Nov 18, 1950 | 20.98 ft | 23,000 cfs |
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