Carmel River near Carmel CA
Is Carmel River near Carmel CA flooding right now?
Carmel River near Carmel CA measured 1.04 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 15 ft; action level is not flood stage.
Gauge height
1.04 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
The highest crest on record was 20.85 ft on Fri, Mar 10, 1995.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 15.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.85 ft | 1995-03-10 |
| 19.4 ft | 1998-02-03 |
| 18.22 ft | 1983-02-28 |
| 17.81 ft | 1995-01-10 |
| 17.3 ft | 1969-01-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel River a Robles Del Rio CA | 9.5 mi | Monterey County |
| Salinas River near Spreckels CA | 13.2 mi | Monterey County |
| Big Sur River a Andrew Molera State Park near Big Sur CA | 17.5 mi | Monterey County |
| Salinas River near Chualar CA | 18.4 mi | Monterey County |
| Big Sur River near Big Sur CA | 21.1 mi | Monterey County |
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.