CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

Start of River Group

SALINAS RIVER - PASO ROBLES (PRBC1)

Latitude: 35.63º N	Longitude: 120.69º W	Elevation: 700 Feet
Location: San Luis Obispo County in California		Bulletin Group: Central Coast		River Group: Salinas/Pajaro

Monitor Stage: 23.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 29.0 Feet

Plot Type:

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

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2022	3,130	19.62	Dec 23, 2021
2021	1,890	18.30	Jan 29, 2021
2020	786	15.94	Apr 6, 2020
2019	5,130	21.61	Feb 3, 2019
2018	7,160	23.22	Mar 22, 2018
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939-Sep 1965 and Oct 1969 to present) - Ranked by Flow
1995	28,400	22.99	Mar 10, 1995
1969*	28,000	23.80	Jan 25, 1969
1980	18,500	15.99	Feb 16, 1980
2005	17,400	17.73	Dec 31, 2004
* Occurred outside period of record

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Impacts - E19 Information
29.0 Feet	Threat to levees and roads, especially traffic way, homes, and agricultural land and property in Atascadero. Bank erosion threatens nearby homes, businesses and agricultural areas south of Highway 41 bridge.
32.0 Feet	Moderate to major flooding in and around Atascadero; backs up Atascadero Creek into River Gardens neighborhood and floods Highway 41. Minor to moderate flooding in and around Paso Robles. Floods wastewater treatment plant, downtown Paso Robles (upstream and downstream of gage), Larry Moore Park and nearby riverbank housing tract. Major bank erosion possible; threatens multiple utility lines (including high pressure gas) along North River Road, homes, businesses, bridges, and roads along entire reach.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ343)

Today: Low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday: Partly cloudy in the morning then sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 50.

Monday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and 70s.

Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then low clouds and fog. Lows in the upper 40s.

Tuesday: Low clouds and fog in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then low clouds and fog. Lows in the mid 40s.

Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Low clouds and fog in the morning and night, otherwise partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.

Thursday: Low clouds and fog in the morning then partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.

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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