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2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
Disastrous flooding occurs across wide expanses of agricultural land in the Salinas Valley. At least 90,000 acres of farm land is in danger of flooding. Salinas Valley travel is impossible. Some residences along the lower portions of Bradley, San Ardo, San Lucas, King City, Greenfield and Soledad are in danger of flooding.
22.0 Feet
Major flooding occurs along the lower portions of Bradley, San Ardo, San Lucas, King City, Greenfield and Soledad. Most primary and secondary roads are flooded making travel in the Salinas Valley very difficult. Widespread flooding occurs at the San Ardo oil fields. Water and sewage treatment plants along the upper Salinas River are in danger of flooding.
20.0 Feet
Moderate flooding occurs along the lower portions of Bradley, San Ardo, San Lucas, King City, Greenfield and Soledad. Many of the secondary roads and some of the primary roads along the Salinas River will flood. Major damage to farm land along the upper Salinas River is expected.
18.0 Feet
Minor flooding begins at the San Ardo oil fields. Significant flooding occurs along the lowest portions of towns from Bradley to Soledad. Erosion will cause minor damage to agricultural land. Some secondary roads from Bradley to Soledad will flood.
16.0 Feet
Minor flooding of agricultural land is expected. The lower portions of the San Ardo oil fields is close to flooding.
14.0 Feet
Minor lowland flooding is expected.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ516)
Rest of Tonight: Rain late in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph and becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
Friday: Partly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear except patchy fog. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. Patchy fog and frost in the morning. Highs around 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear. Widespread frost and patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
Sunday Night and Monday: Clear. Widespread frost and patchy fog. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Widespread frost and areas of fog. A slight chance of very light freezing drizzle. Lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Widespread frost and areas of fog. A slight chance of rain, drizzle and very light freezing drizzle. Highs in the mid 50s.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain, light freezing rain and light freezing drizzle. Lows around 30.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain and light freezing rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday Night and Thursday: Patchy fog. Rain likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
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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.