RIVER GAUGE · MOKELUMNE RIVER
Mokelumne River at Benson's Ferry
San Joaquin County, California
Water level4.99 ft
Flow1,570 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29.6 ft
Top of Levee Left Bank
- 17.25 ft
Some local farm roads are closed. Low lying areas along the river are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1997 | 21.69 ft | — |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 20.56 ft | — |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 20.23 ft | — |
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