CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

MOJAVE RIVER - VICTORVILLE (MVVC1)

Latitude: 34.57º N	Longitude: 117.32º W	Elevation: 2643 Feet
Location: San Bernardino County in California		Bulletin Group: Southern California		River Group: San Diego/Inland

Action/Monitor: N/A

Minor Flood: 16.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 18.0 Feet

Major Flood: 19.0 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*	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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Flood Impacts
19.0 Feet	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)

Tonight: Clear. Lows 58 to 68. Areas of winds west 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph and becoming 25 mph overnight.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 98 to 107. Areas of winds west 10 mph becoming south 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69. Areas of winds southwest 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 35 mph and becoming 25 mph overnight.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 102. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 68. Areas of winds southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and becoming 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph overnight.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 102.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 67.

Independence Day: Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 102.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 65.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs 95 to 103.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 66.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs 96 to 105.

Sunday Night: Clear. Lows 59 to 68.

Monday: Sunny. Highs 97 to 105.

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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