Rivers in California
Big Sur River near Big Sur
Below flood stage
4.26ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:45 AM PDT
- Forecast crest
- 4.26 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 14.30 ft1978
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.50 ft |
Crest history
9 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 5, 1978 | 14.30 ft |
| 2 | March 10, 1995 | 11.71 ft |
| 3 | February 3, 1998 | 11.70 ft |
| 4 | April 2, 1958 | 11.56 ft |
| 5 | February 1, 1963 | 11.23 ft |
| 6 | January 10, 1995 | 11.22 ft |
| 7 | December 23, 1955 | 11.05 ft |
| 8 | January 1, 1997 | 10.60 ft |
| 9 | December 6, 1966 | 10.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 3, 1998: 11.70 ft
- January 1, 1997: 10.60 ft
- March 10, 1995: 11.71 ft
- January 10, 1995: 11.22 ft
- January 5, 1978: 14.30 ft
- December 6, 1966: 10.30 ft
- February 1, 1963: 11.23 ft
- April 2, 1958: 11.56 ft
- December 23, 1955: 11.05 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.