Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Stanislaus County, California on the Stanislaus River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OBBC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
22 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Caswell State Park access roads and park areas are flooded. Orange Blossom Park lower areas are flooded.
11 ft
The lowest areas in Orange Blossom Park begins to flood. Caswell State Park lower areas are flooded.
10.5 ft
Inundation of several camp sites at Caswell State Park occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1956 | 31.8 ft | — |
| Dec 22, 1956 | 31.8 ft | — |
| Nov 20, 1950 | 30.1 ft | — |
| Nov 20, 1950 | 30.1 ft | — |
| Dec 23, 1964 | 26.4 ft | 38,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OBBC1
River
Stanislaus River
County
Stanislaus, CA
Coordinates
37.7882°N, 120.7625°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge?
The Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge 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 Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stanislaus River rises?
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Where is the Stanislaus River at Orange Blossom Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stanislaus County, California at coordinates 37.7882°N, 120.7625°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations Courtesy of CA Department of Water Resources