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33.73
Stage and flow of record. 02/03/1998. 25,100 cfs
29
Levees protecting Watsonville and Pajaro at risk of failure. Flooding throughout the Pajaro Valley.
27.1
Major Flood Stage. Levees protecting Pajaro at risk of overtopping at lowest points or severely strained if sandbagged. Seepage likely throughout the levee system.
25.1
Water levels within 2 feet of top of levee protecting Pajaro.
24.1
Minor Flood Stage. Water levels within 3 feet of top of levee protecting Pajaro. Increased potential for seepage through levee at vulnerable locations.
22
Monitor Stage. Water beginning to rise onto levee slopes.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
27.1 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
0 |
Flood Stage: |
24.1 |
Action Stage: |
22 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 33.73 ft on 02/03/1998
(2) 33.11 ft on 04/03/1958
(3) 32.46 ft on 12/24/1955
(4) 32.20 ft on 03/11/1995
(5) 31.30 ft on 02/12/1938
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 19.96 ft on 03/23/2023
(2) 29.11 ft on 03/11/2023
(3) 18.43 ft on 03/01/2023
(4) 25.78 ft on 01/17/2023
(5) 27.66 ft on 01/10/2023
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
Currently none available.