Major Flood
19 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Significant flows are occurring along the entire reach of the river, with flooding of adjacent farm lands north of victorville. The levees are threatened in the more densely populated areas of hesperia, victorville, and helendale, with overtopping possible in areas where vegetation or debris chokes the channel.
18 ft
Significant flows have likely reached helendale and points to the north, with farm lands in the river bed and adjacent areas north of victorville inundated. Rock springs road in hesperia is in danger of washing out. Some erosion of the levees can be expected in victorville and helendale.
16 ft
Significant flows reach farming areas north of victorville. Minor flooding of farmland adjacent to the river bed can be expected in oro grande. Some local erosion to the levees in hesperia and victorville is possible. Rock springs road has been overtopped and closed to traffic in hesperia.
13 ft
AS WATER BEGINS TO FLOW IN THE NORMALLY DRY RIVERBED. LOW-WATER CROSSINGS WELL UPSTREAM OF THIS GAGE SUCH AS ROCK SPRINGS ROAD BELOW THE MOJAVE FORKS DAM MAY BE OVERTOPPED AND CLOSED. THIS CORRESPONDS WITH A POOL LEVEL OF 3005 FT AND ABOUT 2500 CFS. RELEASES FROM SILVERWOOD LAKE CAN ADD A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF INFLOW BEHIND THE DAM.
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 1, 1938 | 33.7 ft | 70,600 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1983 | 21.45 ft | 14,600 cfs |
| Feb 23, 1998 | 19.25 ft | 24,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MVVC1
River
Mojave River
County
San Bernardino, CA
Coordinates
34.5731°N, 117.3197°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mojave River near Victorville?
The Mojave River near Victorville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10261500) 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 near Victorville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mojave River near Victorville is 16 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Mojave River near Victorville gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Bernardino County, California at coordinates 34.5731°N, 117.3197°W. USGS site number: 10261500. 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