CNRFC - Hydrology - River Guidance - Graphical RVF

SALINAS RIVER - SPRECKELS (SPRC1)

Latitude: 36.63º N	Longitude: 121.67º W	Elevation: 21 Feet
Location: Monterey County in California

Monitor Stage: 20.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 23.0 Feet

Historical Info	Peak Discharge	Stage	Date
Period of Record	95,000 cfs	30.29 feet	Mar 12, 1995
Dec 1996 - Jan 1997	20,600 cfs	22.03 feet	Jan 27
1995	95,000 cfs	30.29 feet	Mar 12
Feb 1986	14,400 cfs	15.08 feet	Mar 17

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

Regional Location Map		Gage Station Location Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ514)

Impacts - E19 Information
19.0 Feet	Minor lowland flooding of agricultural land can be expected.
23.0 Feet	A few residences will begin to flood near the Salinas River along the reach of the gage. River Road will begin to flood near Spreckels.
24.0 Feet	Significant flooding of the lowest portions of agricultural land can be expected along the lower portions of the Salinas River. River Road and Spreckels Boulevard will begin to flood.
26.0 Feet	Moderate flooding along lower portions of Soledad, Gonzales, Chular, Spence, and Spreckels can be expected. At least 20,000 acres of farm land may become inundated in the Salinas Valley. Levees along the lower Salinas River will be in danger of breaching. Some primary and secondary roads along the Salinas River begin to flood. Highway 68 is forecast to become inundated.
27.0 Feet	The lower portions of Castroville will begin to flood. Flooding can be expected to Foster Road, 1 mile south of Salinas. Highway 156 near Castroville will begin to flood. Many secondary roads will be inundated in the Salinas Valley. Major flood damage to agricultural land in the Salinas Valley.
28.0 Feet	Major flooding is expected along lower portions of Soledad, Gonzales, Chular, Spence, Spreckels, and Castroville. Major damage will occur to wide expanses of agricultrual land in the Salinas Valley with at least 40,000 acres possibly inundated. Many secondary and some primary roads in the Salinas Valley will become flooded making travel difficult. Highway 156 and Highway 68 will become inundated and impassable. Water/Sewage treatment plants along the lower Salinas River will be in danger of becoming flooded.
29.0 Feet	All roads just south and west of Spreckels will become inundated. US 101 is forecast to flood just north of Soledad. Highway 1 just south of Castroville near Nashua Road is forecast to become inundated. Major damage to roads, agricultural land, and homes in the Salinas Valley will be experienced.
30.0 Feet	Disastrous flooding will occur within the lower Salinas Valley. The city of Salinas will be in danger of becoming inundated. Most of Castroville is expected to experience flooding. All roads near the Salinas River will be inundated, making travel impossible. Disastrous flooding will occur to wide expanses of agricultural land in the Salinas Valley with at least 90,000 acres possibly inundated.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS San Francisco Bay Area-Monterey Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.