Major Flood
29.32 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
25.9 ft
Minor Flood
19.09 ft
Action Stage
17.16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.32 ft
Ventura river begins to flood highway 101 and Main Street bridge in ventura.
25.9 ft
Ventura river begins to flood the Ventura Beach RV Resort.
19.09 ft
Ventura river begins to flood the ferro ranch area upstream of the Main Street bridge in ventura.
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 9, 2023 | 25.42 ft | 26,416 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1969 | 24.3 ft | 58,000 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 20.78 ft | 18,387 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VRVC1
River
Ventura River
County
Ventura, CA
Coordinates
34.3522°N, 119.3084°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ventura River at Foster Park?
The Ventura River at Foster Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11118500) 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 Ventura River at Foster Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ventura River at Foster Park is 19.09 feet. Action stage begins at 17.16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25.9 feet, and major flooding at 29.32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ventura River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ventura River at Foster Park 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 Ventura River at Foster Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ventura County, California at coordinates 34.3522°N, 119.3084°W. USGS site number: 11118500. 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