San Joaquin River at Newman
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Stanislaus County, California on the San Joaquin River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11274000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
71.7 ft
Moderate Flood
70.7 ft
Minor Flood
69.4 ft
Action Stage
63 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
71.7 ft
Top of levee rb
70.4 ft
Danger stage.
70 ft
Flood water reaches the top of the levee that surrounds the Newman waste water treatment plant.
69.4 ft
Project flood stage.
66.26 ft
Peak stage of record. 4/9/2006
66.14 ft
1/28/1997
65 ft
The fisherman's bend trailer park north of hills ferry road begins to flood.
64 ft
The Wastewater Treatment Plant begins taking on river water and flood pumping begins.
63.6 ft
Sand slough will flow.
63 ft
Monitor stage. Levee patrols required.
62 ft
Water seepage begins outside the levee along the river, near the newman waste water treatment plant.
55 ft
The city of Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) begins to flood at the lowest point. Newman Police Department shooting range a the WWTP is also affected.
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 1, 1868 | 69 ft | — |
| Jan 1, 1868 | 69 ft | — |
| Jan 31, 1886 | 67.1 ft | — |
| Jan 31, 1886 | 67.1 ft | — |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 66.26 ft | 24,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NWMC1
River
San Joaquin River
County
Stanislaus, CA
Coordinates
37.3505°N, 120.9771°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Joaquin River at Newman?
The San Joaquin River at Newman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11274000) 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 San Joaquin River at Newman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Joaquin River at Newman is 69.4 feet. Action stage begins at 63 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 70.7 feet, and major flooding at 71.7 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Joaquin River rises?
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Where is the San Joaquin River at Newman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stanislaus County, California at coordinates 37.3505°N, 120.9771°W. USGS site number: 11274000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers