RIVER GAUGE · SANTA CLARA RIVER (CA)
Santa Clara River (CA) near Piru
Ventura County, California
Water level1.43 ft
Flow51 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.8 ft10,000 cfs
Minor flood13.1 ft12,000 cfs
Moderate flood14 ft25,000 cfs
Major flood14.2 ft30,000 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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