Is the Arroyo Seco flooding?

California · 4 gauges · California river levels

The Arroyo Seco is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Arroyo Seco is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Arroyo Seco near Soledad CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.50 ft on 25 January 1914, carrying 17,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (120 annual peaks). It is currently at -0.42 ft, 20.9 ft below that record.

Drains 244 sq mi · gauge elevation 345 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Arroyo Seco near Greenfield CANo flooding3.05 ft
Arroyo Seco near Soledad CANo flooding-0.42 ft
Arroyo Seco near Pasadena CANo flood stage defined0.92 ft
Arroyo Seco below Reliz C near Soledad CANo flood stage defined5.62 ft
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.