Major Flood
6 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
at 8.0 feet, levees could be overtopped leading to extensive flooding of structures and infrastructure located along the river bank off Soapmine Road and Riverside Drive in Barstow.
6.5 ft
at 6.5 feet, Lenwood Road crossing at Mojave River potentially overtopped.
6 ft
at 6.0 feet, some levees are threatened and overtopping is possible which would bring flooding to structures located near the river bank off Soapmine Road and Riverside Drive in Barstow.
5.5 ft
at 5.5 feet, flooding of low lying areas and farmland adjacent to the river between Hinkely Road and Yermo. Due to bank erosion the approach from the east to the Hinkley Road bridge is closed. Additional erosion of the levees can be expected.
5 ft
at 5.0 feet, flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river between Hinkley Road and Yermo. Some local erosion to the levees. Due to bank erosion the approach from the east of the Hinkley Road bridge could be in danger of being undercut. Minneola Road and Harvard Road east of Barstow could be overtopped and closed to traffic.
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 2, 1938 | 8.6 ft | 64,300 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 7.13 ft | 20,500 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1943 | 7 ft | 26,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MBRC1
River
Mojave River
County
San Bernardino, CA
Coordinates
34.9069°N, 117.0219°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mojave River at Barstow?
The Mojave River at Barstow gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10262500) 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 Mojave River at Barstow?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mojave River at Barstow is 5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mojave River rises?
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Where is the Mojave River at Barstow gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Bernardino County, California at coordinates 34.9069°N, 117.0219°W. USGS site number: 10262500. 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