Pajaro River a Chittenden CA
Is Pajaro River a Chittenden CA flooding right now?
Pajaro River a Chittenden CA measured 1.99 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 22.1 ft below its 24.1 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.99 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24.1 ft, with major flooding at 27.1 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.73 ft on Tue, Feb 3, 1998.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24.1 ft | 22.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 27.1 ft | 25.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.73 ft | 1998-02-03 |
| 33.11 ft | 1958-04-03 |
| 32.46 ft | 1955-12-24 |
| 32.2 ft | 1995-03-11 |
| 31.3 ft | 1938-02-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Llagas C near Gilroy | 7.2 mi | Santa Clara County |
| Salsipuedes C near Watsonville CA | 7.6 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Pajaro River a Watsonville CA | 8.5 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Corralitos C a Freedom CA | 9.9 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Gabilan C near Salinas CA | 10.0 mi | Monterey County |
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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.