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.
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Sep 2001 to Present)** - Ranked by Flow
1993*
44,000***
20.47***
Jan 16, 1993
1927
33,600****
18.00
Feb 16, 1927
2017*
31,200
14.60
Jan 22, 2017
1938
31,000
12.70
Mar 3, 1938
2019*
29,500
15.07
Feb 14, 2019
2005*
25,600***
13.5***
Jan 11, 2005
1980*
24,000***
18.80
Feb 18, 1980
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Most recent continuous record back to Sep 2001 with segmented periods back to Feb 1923
*** Estimated value
**** Highest flow since regulation by Skinner Reservoir began in 1974
Major flood, 37,000 cfs. Widespread inundation of Camp Pendleton with evacuations likely. Flood of Record Jan 16, 1993.
13.33 Feet
Moderate flood stage, 17,000 cfs. Vandegrift Road is flooded for several miles downstream of the gage site. Stuart Mesa Road is flooded near the bridge.
11.16 Feet
Minor flood stage, 8,000 cfs. Vandegrift Road has begun to flood downstream of the gage. Stuart Mesa Road closures can be expected.
8.18 Feet
2,500 cfs. The river has reached monitor stage. Personnel begin regular patrols along the levee.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ043)
rest of Today: Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 71. Highs 64 to 67 near the coast to 68 to 72 inland. Areas of winds southwest 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 52 to 56. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 67 near the coast to 69 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 52 to 56. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Saturday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 63 to 66 near the coast to 68 inland. Light winds becoming southwest 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows 48 to 54. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to 25 mph overnight. Chance of measurable precipitation 20 percent.
Sunday: Cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 61 to 64.
Sunday Night: Cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows 49 to 54.
Monday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs 62 to 66.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 54.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 70.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 54.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 70 near the coast to 71 to 74 inland.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 56.
Thursday: Partly cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70 near the coast to 75 inland.
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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