Major Flood
47.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VCAC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
46.6 ft
Minor Flood
45.7 ft
Action Stage
42 ft
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.
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 | 51.94 ft | 101,551 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
VCAC1
River
Santa Clara River (CA)
County
Ventura, CA
Coordinates
34.2350°N, 119.2158°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Clara River (CA) at Victoria Avenue?
The Santa Clara River (CA) at Victoria Avenue gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Santa Clara River (CA) at Victoria Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Clara River (CA) at Victoria Avenue is 45.7 feet. Action stage begins at 42 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 46.6 feet, and major flooding at 47.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Santa Clara River (CA) rises?
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Where is the Santa Clara River (CA) at Victoria Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ventura County, California at coordinates 34.2350°N, 119.2158°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Ventura County WPD