San Luis Rey River a Oceanside CA
Is San Luis Rey River a Oceanside CA flooding right now?
San Luis Rey River a Oceanside CA measured 5.27 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 15.7 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.27 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.7 ft on Sat, Jan 16, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24.5 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 22.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.7 ft | 1993-01-16 |
| 20.7 ft | 2005-01-11 |
| 19.97 ft | 1995-03-06 |
| 19.25 ft | 2005-01-10 |
| 18.6 ft | 1979-03-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Margarita River a Mouth near Oceanside CA | 2.4 mi | San Diego County |
| Santa Margarita River a Ysidora CA | 6.5 mi | San Diego County |
| Las Flores C near Oceanside CA | 7.5 mi | San Diego County |
| Oneill Lake Outlet Ch near Fallbrook CA | 7.6 mi | San Diego County |
| Oneill Lake Spill Ch near Fallbrook CA | 7.9 mi | San Diego 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.