Is the Santa Ynez River flooding?
The Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.00 ft on 25 January 1969, carrying 79,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1934 (45 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez CA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Santa Ynez River below Gibraltar Dam near Santa Barbara CA | No flood stage defined | 6.50 ft | — | |
| Santa Ynez River below Los Laurls Cyn near Snta Ynez CA | No flood stage defined | 3.53 ft | — |