Is the Salinas River flooding?
The Salinas River is tracked by 5 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 Salinas River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 Salinas River near Spreckels CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.00 ft in 1862. Peak records there go back to 1862 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.20 ft, 26.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas River near Bradley CA | No flooding | 3.97 ft | 14 ft | |
| Salinas River near Spreckels CA | No flooding | 4.20 ft | 23 ft | |
| Salinas River near Santa Margarita CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Salinas River near King City CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Salinas River near Chualar CA | No flood stage defined | 2.40 ft | — |