CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

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SISQUOC RIVER - GAREY (GARC1)

Latitude: 34.89º N	Longitude: 120.31º W	Elevation: 355 Feet
Location: Santa Barbara County in California		Bulletin Group: Southern California		River Group: Southern California

Action/Monitor: 11.0 Feet

Minor Flood: 16.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 20.0 Feet

Major Flood: 30.0 Feet

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Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View US Geological Survey (USGS) Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2024	3,270	11.41	Feb 5, 2024
2023	25,000	16.54	Jan 9, 2023
2022	242	7.53	Dec 24, 2021
2021	0**	--	--
2020	1,220	9.11	Apr 6, 2020
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - March 1941* to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1983	33,600	11.16	Mar 1, 1983
2023	25,000	16.54	Jan 9, 2023
1969	24,500	13.00	Jan 25, 1969
1967	22,600	13.50	Dec 6, 1966
1978	22,200	10.67	Mar 4, 1978
2017	13,100	14.68	Feb 17, 2017
1943	13,000	8.46	Jan 23, 1943
* Missing various years throughout the record
** No flow recorded during the entire water year

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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Flood Impacts
16.0 Feet	Flow can overtop levee at any point and cause flooding.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ347)

Today: Sunny after morning low clouds and fog. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s except the mid 70s to around 80 farthest inland. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny after morning low clouds and fog. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s except the mid 70s to around 80 farthest inland. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear early then low clouds and fog. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny after morning low clouds and fog. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s except the upper 70s to mid 80s farthest inland. Northwest winds around 15 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Clear early then low clouds and fog. Lows in the lower 50s.

juneteenth: Low clouds and fog mostly clearing in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Thursday Night: Low clouds and fog developing. Lows around 50.

Friday: Low clouds and fog mostly clearing in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Friday Night: Low clouds and fog developing. Lows around 50.

Saturday: Low clouds and fog mostly clearing in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Saturday Night: Low clouds and fog developing. Lows around 50.

Sunday: Low clouds and fog mostly clearing in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s except around 80 farthest 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 Los Angeles-Oxnard 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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