Major Flood
37 ft
Current Water Level
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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
33 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Flooding along reach of river including in and around paso robles. Flooding threatens paso robles wastewater treatment plant and downtown.
29 ft
Flooding in and around atascadero. Backs up atascadero creek into river gardens neighborhood, floods highway 41. Erosion threats along entire reach, threatens homes on banks, agricultural land, low-lying areas south of highway 41 bridge.
23 ft
Halcon Road near Atascadero floods and washes out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2023 | 32.02 ft | 25,154 cfs |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 29.41 ft | 18,429 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1969 | 23.8 ft | 28,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRBC1
River
Salinas River
County
San Luis Obispo, CA
Coordinates
35.6286°N, 120.6833°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salinas River at Paso Robles?
The Salinas River at Paso Robles gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11147500) 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 Salinas River at Paso Robles?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salinas River at Paso Robles is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salinas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salinas River at Paso Robles to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Salinas River at Paso Robles gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Luis Obispo County, California at coordinates 35.6286°N, 120.6833°W. USGS site number: 11147500. 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