Salinas River near Spreckels CA
Is Salinas River near Spreckels CA flooding right now?
Salinas River near Spreckels CA measured 4.20 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 18.8 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.20 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.29 ft on Sun, Mar 12, 1995.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 18.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 21.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 23.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.29 ft | 1995-03-12 |
| 26.89 ft | 2023-03-13 |
| 26.51 ft | 1969-02-26 |
| 25.94 ft | 2023-03-17 |
| 25 ft | 1938-02-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas River near Chualar CA | 8.7 mi | Monterey County |
| Gabilan C near Salinas CA | 9.3 mi | Monterey County |
| Carmel River a Robles Del Rio CA | 11.2 mi | Monterey County |
| Carmel River near Carmel CA | 13.2 mi | Monterey County |
| Pajaro River a Chittenden CA | 19.0 mi | Santa Cruz 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.