| PAJARO RIVER - CHITTENDEN (AROC1) | ||
| Latitude: 36.90º N | Longitude: 121.60º W | Elevation: 82 Feet |
| Location: Santa Cruz County in CA | ||
| River Group: Central Coast | ||
| Forecast Issued: | Jan 07 2026 at 7:27 AM PST | Next Issuance: | Jan 07 2026 at 3:00 PM PST |
| Action/ Monitor: 22.0 Ft | Minor Flood: 24.1 Ft | Moderate Flood: N/A | Major Flood: 27.1 Ft |
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Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months. |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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| Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2025 |
2,300 |
15.19 |
Feb 14, 2025 |
2024 |
2,340 |
15.48 |
Feb 8, 2024 |
2023 |
13,200 |
29.11 |
Mar 11, 2023 |
2022 |
1,150 |
11.57 |
Dec 28, 2021 |
2021 |
1,160 |
9.97 |
Jan 29, 2021 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - February 1938* to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1998 |
25,100 |
33.73 |
Feb 3, 1998 |
1956 |
24,000 |
32.46 |
Dec 24, 1955 |
1958 |
23,500 |
33.11 |
Apr 3, 1958 |
1995 |
21,500 |
32.20 |
Mar 11, 1995 |
1969 |
17,800 |
23.90 |
Feb 25, 1969 |
1997 |
15,800 |
29.53 |
Jan 03, 1997 |
1983 |
15,800 |
28.03 |
Mar 02, 1983 |
| * Missing data during 1939, otherwise record complete | |||
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| Flood Impacts | |
| 33.73 Feet | Stage and flow of record. 02/03/1998. 25,100 cfs |
| 29.0 Feet | Levees protecting Watsonville and Pajaro at risk of failure. Flooding throughout the Pajaro Valley. |
| 27.1 Feet | Major Flood Stage. Levees protecting Pajaro at risk of overtopping at lowest points or severely strained if sandbagged. Seepage likely throughout the levee system. |
| 25.1 Feet | Water levels within 2 feet of top of levee protecting Pajaro. |
| 24.1 Feet | Minor Flood Stage. Water levels within 3 feet of top of levee protecting Pajaro. Increased potential for seepage through levee at vulnerable locations. |
| 22.0 Feet | Monitor Stage. Water beginning to rise onto levee slopes. |