San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA
Is San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA flooding right now?
San Lorenzo River a Santa Cruz CA measured 1.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 18.9 ft below its 20.55 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20.55 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20.55 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.33 ft | 21.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.3 ft below |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Soquel C a Soquel CA | 4.2 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| San Lorenzo River a Big Trees CA | 4.3 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Aptos C near Aptos CA | 7.0 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Corralitos C a Freedom CA | 14.8 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Pajaro River a Watsonville CA | 16.5 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.