RIVER GAUGE · SANTA YNEZ RIVER
Santa Ynez River at Narrows
Santa Barbara County, California
Water level1.67 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood28 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Moderate flooding along river threatens farms and the city of lompoc.
- 15 ft
Flooding is a threat to lower lompoc, especially around Floradale Ave.
- 13 ft
Flooding threatens agricultural land and outlying grounds of federal prison.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1969 | 24.2 ft | 80,000 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1907 | 22 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 20.56 ft | 40,700 cfs |
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