San Joaquin River near Newman CA
Is San Joaquin River near Newman CA flooding right now?
San Joaquin River near Newman CA measured 47.84 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 21.6 ft below its 69.4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
47.84 ft
Streamflow
180 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 69.4 ft, with major flooding at 71.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 69 ft on Thu, Jan 2, 1868.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 63 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 69.4 ft | 21.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 70.7 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 71.7 ft | 23.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 69 ft | 1868-01-02 |
| 67.1 ft | 1886-02-01 |
| 66.26 ft | 2006-04-09 |
| 66.14 ft | 1997-01-28 |
| 65.93 ft | 2023-03-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin River above Merced River near Newman CA | 0.2 mi | Stanislaus County |
| San Joaquin River a Fremont Ford Bridge CA | 3.8 mi | Merced County |
| Orestimba Creek at River Rd near Crows Landing CA | 4.8 mi | Stanislaus County |
| San Joaquin River near Crows Landing CA | 6.0 mi | Stanislaus County |
| Mud Slough near Gustine CA | 7.2 mi | Merced 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.