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Significant flows are occurring along the entire reach of the river, with flooding of adjacent farm lands north of victorville. The levees are threatened in the more densely populated areas of hesperia, victorville, and helendale, with overtopping possible in areas where vegetation or debris chokes the channel.
18.0 Feet
Significant flows have likely reached helendale and points to the north, with farm lands in the river bed and adjacent areas north of victorville inundated. Rock springs road in hesperia is in danger of washing out. Some erosion of the levees can be expected in victorville and helendale.
16.0 Feet
Significant flows reach farming areas north of victorville. Minor flooding of farmland adjacent to the river bed can be expected in oro grande. Some local erosion to the levees in hesperia and victorville is possible. Rock springs road has been overtopped and closed to traffic in hesperia.
13.0 Feet
AS WATER BEGINS TO FLOW IN THE NORMALLY DRY RIVERBED. LOW-WATER CROSSINGS WELL UPSTREAM OF THIS GAGE SUCH AS ROCK SPRINGS ROAD BELOW THE MOJAVE FORKS DAM MAY BE OVERTOPPED AND CLOSED. THIS CORRESPONDS WITH A POOL LEVEL OF 3005 FT AND ABOUT 2500 CFS. RELEASES FROM SILVERWOOD LAKE CAN ADD A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF INFLOW BEHIND THE DAM.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ060)
Today: Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs 78 to 86. Areas of winds west 10 mph becoming east with gusts to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of measurable precipitation 30 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening and becoming mostly clear. Lows 50 to 56. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to 30 mph and becoming 25 mph overnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs 82 to 89. Areas of winds west 10 mph becoming east with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 57. Areas of winds west 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 87. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph and becoming south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Areas of blowing dust in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Windy, colder. Lows 40 to 46.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy, cooler. Highs 60 to 70.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows 42 to 46.
Monday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 62 to 70.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows 42 to 48.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 72 to 79.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming mostly clear. Lows 47 to 53.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 76 to 83.
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 Diego 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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