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MOJAVE RIVER - VICTORVILLE (MVVC1)
Latitude: 34.57º NLongitude: 117.32º WElevation: 2643 Feet
Location: San Bernardino County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: Southern CaliforniaRiver Group: San Diego/Inland
Issuance Time: Jul 07 2025 at 6:50 AM PDTNext Issuance: Jul 08 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: N/A Minor Flood: 16.0 FeetModerate Flood: 18.0 FeetMajor Flood: 19.0 Feet

Mojave River - Victorville (MVVC1)River Forecast Plot

Combination chart with 4 data series.
Forecast Posted: 07/07/2025 at 6:47 AM PDT ● Graphic Created: 07/07/2025 at 6:50 AM PDT
The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Range: 2025-07-02 13:00:00 to 2025-07-12 13:00:00.
The chart has 2 Y axes displaying Precipitation (In.) and Precipitation (In.).
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Chart

Combination chart with 7 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying Observation / Forecast Time (Pacific Local Time). Range: 2025-07-02 06:00:00 to 2025-07-12 06:00:00.
The chart has 2 Y axes displaying Stage (Feet) and Flow (Cubic Feet per Second).
End of interactive chart.
Please Note:
1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.

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.
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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2024*
8,460
12.95
Feb 6, 2024
2023*
4,300
14.66
Jan 11, 2023
2022*
869
11.60
Dec 25, 2021
2021*
134
10.23
Jan 29, 2021
2020*
1,670
12.03
Mar 12, 2020
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1930 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1938*
70,600
33.70
Mar 02, 1938
1969*
34,500
12.80
Feb 25, 1969
1965*
32,800
14.16
Dec 29, 1965
1943*
32,000
13.00
Jan 23, 1943
 * Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion
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Flood Impacts
19.0 FeetSignificant 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 FeetSignificant 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 FeetSignificant 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 FeetAS 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: Sunny. Highs 97 to 106. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph and becoming south 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph this afternoon.

Tonight: Clear. Lows 60 to 70. Areas of winds west 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 25 mph in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 99 to 108. Light winds becoming west 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 74. Areas of winds west 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 25 mph in the evening.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Hot. Highs 101 to 111. Areas of winds west 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 75.

Thursday: Sunny, hot. Highs 102 to 110.

Thursday Night: Clear. Lows 65 to 74.

Friday: Sunny. Highs 101 to 109.

Friday Night: Clear. Lows 64 to 74.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs 101 to 109.

Saturday Night: Clear. Lows 65 to 74.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs 101 to 109.
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.