CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER - NEWMAN (NWMC1)

Latitude: 37.35º N	Longitude: 120.98º W	Elevation: 90 Feet
Location: Merced County in California		River Group: San Joaquin

Monitor Stage: 63.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 69.4 Feet

Danger Stage: 70.4 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2015*	1,080	51.07	Oct 29, 2014
2014*	1,060	50.64	Oct 27, 2013
2013*	2,230	52.66	Dec 28, 2012
2012*	1,780	52.23	Oct 29, 2012
2011*	19,300	65.11	Mar 31, 2011
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Apr 1912 to Present)
1997*	36,200	66.14	Jan 28, 1997
1938*	33,000	--	Mar 07, 1938
1983*	30,700	65.78	Mar 04, 1983
1969*	28,000	65.90	Feb 26, 1969
2006*	24,600	66.26	Apr 09, 2006
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ090)

Tonight: Clear. Lows 60 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 96 to 102. South winds up to 10 mph in the morning shifting to the west in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Clear. Lows 63 to 71. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs 96 to 102. Light winds.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 71. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.

Friday: Sunny. Highs 98 to 103.

Friday Night through Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 76. Highs 97 to 107.

Impacts - E19 Information
62.0 Feet	Water seepage begins outside the levee along the river, near the Newman waste water treatment plant.
63.0 Feet	Levee patrols required.
63.6 Feet	Sand Slough will flow.
65.0 Feet	The Fisherman's Bend Trailer Park north of Hills Ferry Road begins to flood.
66.14 Feet	Peak stage of record (01/28/1997).
69.4 Feet	Project flood stage.
70.0 Feet	Top of the city local levee surroundings the Newman waste water treatment plant.
70.4 Feet	Danger stage.
71.7 Feet	Top of levee on the right bank.

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 Joaquin Valley-Hanford 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.

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