Major Flood
28 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NRWC1
River
Santa Ynez River
County
Santa Barbara, CA
Coordinates
34.6372°N, 120.4244°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Ynez River at Narrows?
The Santa Ynez River at Narrows gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11133000) 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 Ynez River at Narrows?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Ynez River at Narrows is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Santa Ynez River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Santa Ynez River at Narrows to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Santa Ynez River at Narrows gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Barbara County, California at coordinates 34.6372°N, 120.4244°W. USGS site number: 11133000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Santa Ynez River at Los Laurels
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey