Santa Ynez River at Narrows
Critical Stages
11' - Action
15' - Flood
23' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:45 PM PST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.78 ft
Flow: 0.019 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 11 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 12 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 8 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 9 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 11 AM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 8 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 9 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 11 PM 12/15 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 1.76 | 0.018 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 1.77 | 0.019 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2:30 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2:15 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
| 1:45 PM 12/14 | 1.78 | 0.019 |
24' -
Moderate flooding along river threatens farms and the city of lompoc.
15' -
Flooding is a threat to lower lompoc, especially around Floradale Ave.
13' -
Flooding threatens agricultural land and outlying grounds of federal prison.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1969 | 24.2 |
| Jan 9, 1907 | 22 |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 20.56 |
| Feb 25, 1969 | 18 |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 17.99 |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 17.77 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 17.22 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | 16.8 |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 14.73 |
| Mar 1, 1983 | 14.5 |
| Feb 24, 1998 | 14.36 |
| Mar 3, 1938 | 12 |
| Jan 16, 1952 | 10 |
| Jan 23, 1943 | 9 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.