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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Merced River at Happy Isles are issued routinely year-round.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Pohono Bridge
Zoom Level:13
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 13.27
Moderate Flood Stage: 10
Flood Stage: 7.5
Action Stage: 0
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 13.27 ft on 01/02/1997
(2) 12.73 ft on 12/23/1955
(3) 11.55 ft on 11/18/1950
(4) 8.37 ft on 05/21/2023 (P)

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 8.37 ft on 05/21/2023 (P)
(2) 13.27 ft on 01/02/1997
(3) 12.73 ft on 12/23/1955
(4) 11.55 ft on 11/18/1950

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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13.27 Flood of Record: 1/2/97. $178 million in damage to Yosemite Valley.
10 Northside Drive at Wosky Pond, Southside Drive at Chapel Meadow, El Capitan crossover, and Sentinel crossover are impassable to vehicles.
8.2 Swinging Bridge overtops. Water on road at Northside Drive, Southsie Drive, El Capitan crossover, and Sentinel crossover.
7.5 Flood Stage. Housekeeping camp and Yosemite Valley backpacker campground begin to flood.
7 North Pines and Lower Pines campgrounds begin flooding.

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