San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA

Santa Cruz County, California · USGS gauge 11161000 · NWS LRRC1 · California river levels

Is San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA flooding right now?

No — San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA is at 1.84 ft, 18.7 ft below its 20.55 ft flood stage, as of 54 min ago.

Gauge height
1.84 ft
as of 54 min ago
Streamflow
19 cfs
data refreshed 8 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 20.55 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action18 ft16.2 ft below
Minor flood20.55 ft18.7 ft below
Moderate flood23.33 ft21.5 ft below
Major flood25 ft23.2 ft below

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Soquel C a Soquel CA4.2 miSanta Cruz County
San Lorenzo River a Big Trees CA4.3 miSanta Cruz County
Aptos C near Aptos CA7.0 miSanta Cruz County
Corralitos C a Freedom CA14.8 miSanta Cruz County
Pajaro River a Watsonville CA16.5 miSanta Cruz 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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast