San Lorenzo River a Big Trees CA
Is San Lorenzo River a Big Trees CA flooding right now?
No — San Lorenzo River a Big Trees CA is at 3.28 ft, 13.2 ft below its 16.5 ft flood stage, as of 22 min ago.
Gauge height
3.28 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16.5 ft, with major flooding at 21.76 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.85 ft on Tue, Jan 5, 1982.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16.5 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19.5 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 21.76 ft | 18.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.85 ft | 1982-01-05 |
| 24.54 ft | 2023-01-09 |
| 24.1 ft | 2017-02-07 |
| 24.08 ft | 1998-02-03 |
| 22.55 ft | 1955-12-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA | 4.3 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Soquel C a Soquel CA | 7.4 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Aptos C near Aptos CA | 9.6 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Saratoga C a Saratoga CA | 14.6 mi | Santa Clara County |
| Corralitos C a Freedom CA | 18.1 mi | Santa Cruz County |
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