Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Disastrous flooding occurs across wide expanses of agricultural land in the Salinas Valley. At least 90,000 acres of farm land is in danger of flooding. Salinas Valley travel is impossible. Some residences along the lower portions of Bradley, San Ardo, San Lucas, King City, Greenfield and Soledad are in danger of flooding.
22 ft
Major flooding occurs along the lower portions of Bradley, San Ardo, San Lucas, King City, Greenfield and Soledad. Most primary and secondary roads are flooded making travel in the Salinas Valley very difficult. Widespread flooding occurs at the San Ardo oil fields. Water and sewage treatment plants along the upper Salinas River are in danger of flooding.
20 ft
Moderate flooding occurs along the lower portions of Bradley, San Ardo, San Lucas, King City, Greenfield and Soledad. Many of the secondary roads and some of the primary roads along the Salinas River will flood. Major damage to farm land along the upper Salinas River is expected.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins at the San Ardo oil fields. Significant flooding occurs along the lowest portions of towns from Bradley to Soledad. Erosion will cause minor damage to agricultural land. Some secondary roads from Bradley to Soledad will flood.
16 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land is expected. The lower portions of the San Ardo oil fields is close to flooding.
14 ft
Minor lowland flooding is expected.
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 10, 1995 | 23.44 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Feb 23, 1969 | 20.34 ft | 117,000 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 19.64 ft | 45,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRDC1
River
Salinas River
County
Monterey, CA
Coordinates
35.9302°N, 120.8688°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salinas River near Bradley?
The Salinas River near Bradley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11150500) 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 near Bradley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salinas River near Bradley is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salinas River rises?
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Where is the Salinas River near Bradley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monterey County, California at coordinates 35.9302°N, 120.8688°W. USGS site number: 11150500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers