Is the Cuyama River flooding?
The Cuyama River is tracked by 3 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 Cuyama River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cuyama River below Buckhorn Cyn near Santa Maria CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.76 ft on 23 February 1998, carrying 26,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (68 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.31 ft, 9.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyama River near Ventucopa CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cuyama River near New Cuyama CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cuyama River below Buckhorn Cyn near Santa Maria CA | No flood stage defined | 5.31 ft | — |