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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Not Available Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Not Available Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Pajaro River at Chittenden are issued routinely year-round.

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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.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
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.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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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.

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