Overview 

As reflected in the state legislation that created the Agency, providing flood control services is fundamental to the MCWRA’s purpose.  This includes structural flood control provided by Agency-owned dams, reservoirs, and pump stations as well as flood warning services provided to Monterey County.  Agency staff monitors county wide hydrologic conditions during all significant storm events.  A real time flood warning system enables staff to provide data and expertise to emergency managers and local law enforcement at all hours, day or night, as needed for the protection of life and property in Monterey County.

A public portal to the Agency's Real-Time Water Data provides the current status of river stage, flow, and the occurrence and accumulation of rainfall in all major watersheds throughout the county. Access the portal at the following link:

 ALERT Realtime Hydrologic Data

Related Pages

• ALERT Flood Warning System

• Sandbag and Sand Stockpile Locations

• Major Flood Hazards

• Additional Resources