RIVER GAUGE · SANTA CLARA RIVER (CA)
Santa Clara River (CA) at Victoria Avenue
Ventura County, California
Water level31.73 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action42 ft70,000 cfs
Minor flood45.7 ft120,000 cfs
Moderate flood46.6 ft135,000 cfs
Major flood47.5 ft150,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 47.5 ft
Major flood stage. Harbor boulevard bridge will be overtopped by flood waters. The montalvo waste water treatment plant will be flooded. The river ridge area, olivas park golf course, ventura harbor area, and the ventura wastewater treatment plant will be flooded.
- 46.6 ft
Moderate flood stage. The Wagon Wheel area will begin to be flooded. Mcgrath state beach campground will be flooded.
- 45.7 ft
Minor flood stage. Ventura Road under the railroad bridge will begin to flood as well as the Wagon Wheel area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2023 | 51.94 ft | 101,551 cfs |
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