CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

STANISLAUS RIVER - ORANGE BLOSSOM (OBBC1)

Latitude: 37.78º N	Longitude: 120.75º W	Elevation: 117 Feet
Location: Stanislaus County in California		Bulletin Group: San Joaquin		River Group: San Joaquin

Monitor Stage: 13.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 16.0 Feet

Plot Type:

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the California Department of Water Resources. View CA DWR Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2022*	1,610	4.81	Feb 7, 2022
2021*	1,750	4.78	Apr 23, 2021
2020*	4,370	8.66	Dec 6, 2019
2019*	6,120	10.94	Mar 6, 2019
2018*	2,960	7.25	May 16, 2018
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Apr 1940 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1956*	--	31.80**	Dec 23, 1956
1997*	--	13.95	Jan 02, 1997
1983	6,980	12.10	Nov 24, 1983
1986*	7,850	12.90	Mar 12, 1986
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Peak Stage of record occurred prior to New Melones Dam (1979)

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Impacts - E19 Information
10.5 Feet	Inundation of several camp sites at Caswell State Park occurs.
11.0 Feet	The lowest areas in Orange Blossom Park begins to flood. Caswell State Park lower areas are flooded.
11.5 Feet	Caswell State Park access roads and park areas are flooded. Orange Blossom Park lower areas are flooded.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ019)

Today: Sunny. Highs 74 to 82. West winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 53 to 61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 62 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 51 to 57. West winds up to 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Warmer. Highs 69 to 77. West winds up to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear. Lows 50 to 56.

Monday: Sunny. Highs 73 to 81.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 59.

Tuesday through Thursday: Clear. Highs 79 to 89. Lows 53 to 63.

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 Sacramento 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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