Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc water level

Name: Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Santa Ynez R A Narrows, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.68ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 PM PDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 4.6 cfs
Water temperature: 68 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.78 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:29 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc is at 1.68 ft, in the normal range.

It is 13.32 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.78 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.60 ft and 1.70 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 68 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.56 ftMarch 6, 2001
Forecast peak: 1.78 ftThursday, October 22 at 05:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 13.32 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Moderate flooding along river threatens farms and the city of lompoc.
15.00 ft: Flooding is a threat to lower lompoc, especially around Floradale Ave.
13.00 ft: Flooding threatens agricultural land and outlying grounds of federal prison.
1.68 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.56 ft	March 6, 2001
2	17.99 ft	January 11, 2005
3	17.77 ft	February 25, 2023
4	17.22 ft	January 10, 2023
5	14.73 ft	March 11, 1995
6	14.36 ft	February 24, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Santa Ynez R A H St near LompocRiver gauge, Santa Ynez R A H St	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	2.9 mi
Salsipuedes Creek near LompocRiver gauge, Salsipuedes Creek	0.4 cfs	Normal	±0	3.4 mi
Jalama Creek near LompocRiver gauge, Jalama Creek	0.2 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	9 mi
San Antonio Creek near CasmaliaRiver gauge, San Antonio Creek	0.4 cfs	Low	−0.2 cfs	12 mi
Santa Ynez R A SolvangRiver gauge	18.5 cfs	High	−21.2 cfs	16 mi
Alamo Pintado Creek near SolvangRiver gauge, Alamo Pintado Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi
Orcutt Creek near OrcuttRiver gauge, Orcutt Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	18 mi
Sisquoc River near GareyRiver gauge, Sisquoc River	6.29 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 13.32 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 PM PDT, the water level was 1.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc?

The highest level on record is 20.56 ft on March 6, 2001.

Is Santa Ynez R A Narrows near Lompoc expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.78 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11133000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.63609, -120.42456 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.68 ft	2026-10-21 03:15	Provisional
Flow	4.6 cfs	2026-10-21 03:15	Provisional
Water temperature	68 °F	2026-10-21 03:15	Provisional

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