Major Flood
14.2 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13.1 ft
Action Stage
12.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Combined with flow from piru creek may cuase flooding south of fillmore upstream of the highway 23 bridge.
13.6 ft
Damage possible to Torrey Road bridge.
13.4 ft
Torrey Road bridge approaches my become damaged.
12.8 ft
Torrey Road bridge approaches become flooded.
12.6 ft
Potential for bank erosion along the channel including an area that was an historic landfill.
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 25, 1969 | 19.01 ft | 68,800 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1969 | 17.9 ft | 62,500 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 12 ft | 32,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCPC1
River
Santa Clara River (CA)
County
Ventura, CA
Coordinates
34.4036°N, 118.7383°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Clara River (CA) near Piru?
The Santa Clara River (CA) near Piru gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11109000) 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) near Piru?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Clara River (CA) near Piru is 13.1 feet. Action stage begins at 12.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 14.2 feet.
How do I get alerts when Santa Clara River (CA) rises?
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Where is the Santa Clara River (CA) near Piru gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ventura County, California at coordinates 34.4036°N, 118.7383°W. USGS site number: 11109000. 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