Mojave River near Victorville
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/04/2025 5:45 AM PDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 04/03/2025 1:04 PM PDTRecord: 33.7 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 19 ft Moderate Flooding 18 ft Minor Flooding 16 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 19 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 34.5731, -117.320 |
| RFC | CNRFC |
| State | CA |
| WFO | SGX |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 10261500 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 17.45 ft | on 02-15-2019 | |
| 2. | 13.20 ft | on 01-23-2017 | |
| 3. | 17.72 ft | on 12-21-2010 | (P) |
| 4. | 14.55 ft | on 01-11-2005 | |
| 5. | 19.25 ft | on 02-24-1998 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 17.45 ft | on 02-15-2019 | |
| 2. | 13.20 ft | on 01-23-2017 | |
| 3. | 17.72 ft | on 12-21-2010 | (P) |
| 4. | 14.55 ft | on 01-11-2005 | |
| 5. | 19.25 ft | on 02-24-1998 | |
| 6. | 7.85 ft | on 02-08-1993 | |
| 7. | 21.45 ft | on 03-01-1983 | |
| 8. | 18.06 ft | on 02-16-1980 | |
| 9. | 12.80 ft | on 02-25-1969 | 1 |
| 10. | 14.60 ft | on 12-29-1965 | 1 |
| 11. | 13.00 ft | on 01-23-1943 | 1 |
| 12. | 33.70 ft | on 03-02-1938 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 33.70 ft | on 03-02-1938 | |
| 2. | 21.45 ft | on 03-01-1983 | |
| 3. | 19.25 ft | on 02-24-1998 | |
| 4. | 18.06 ft | on 02-16-1980 | |
| 5. | 17.72 ft | on 12-21-2010 | (P) |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 33.70 ft | on 03-02-1938 | |
| 2. | 21.45 ft | on 03-01-1983 | |
| 3. | 19.25 ft | on 02-24-1998 | |
| 4. | 18.06 ft | on 02-16-1980 | |
| 5. | 17.72 ft | on 12-21-2010 | (P) |
| 6. | 17.45 ft | on 02-15-2019 | |
| 7. | 14.60 ft | on 12-29-1965 | 1 |
| 8. | 14.55 ft | on 01-11-2005 | |
| 9. | 13.20 ft | on 01-23-2017 | |
| 10. | 13.00 ft | on 01-23-1943 | 1 |
| 11. | 12.80 ft | on 02-25-1969 | 1 |
| 12. | 7.85 ft | on 02-08-1993 |
Unique Local Info
Use data with caution. The graphical flow-stage relationship may not be accurate due to significant scour, resulting from high flows in late 2010. The United States Geological Survey will be updating the flow-stage relationship when additional river measurements can be obtained.
Collaborative Agencies
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