Santa Ynez River a Narrows near Lompoc CA
Is Santa Ynez River a Narrows near Lompoc CA flooding right now?
Santa Ynez River a Narrows near Lompoc CA measured 1.67 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.3 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.67 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.2 ft on Sat, Jan 25, 1969.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 26.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.2 ft | 1969-01-25 |
| 22 ft | 1907-01-09 |
| 20.56 ft | 2001-03-06 |
| 18 ft | 1969-02-25 |
| 17.99 ft | 2005-01-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Miguelito C a Lompoc CA | 2.3 mi | Santa Barbara County |
| Santa Ynez River a H St near Lompoc CA | 2.9 mi | Santa Barbara County |
| Salsipuedes C near Lompoc CA | 3.4 mi | Santa Barbara County |
| Santa Ynez River a 13Th St Bridge a Vafb near Lompoc CA | 7.8 mi | Santa Barbara County |
| San Antonio C a San Antonio Rd E near Orcutt CA | 9.0 mi | Santa Barbara 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.