RIVER GAUGE
North Fork Matilija Creek
Ventura County, California
Water level5.26 ft
Flow621 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft6,000 cfs
Minor flood13.7 ft7,000 cfs
Moderate flood14.2 ft8,000 cfs
Major flood14.8 ft9,000 cfs
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 16.04 ft | 26,874 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
- 3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
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