Public Works operates 56 stream gaging stations. Mean daily flow data and maximum instantaneous flow for each station were collected for these stations. Annual summaries of peak flows and volumes are also provided. Additional data can be obtained by contacting the custodian of hydrologic records.
ALERT SYSTEM Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time
Public Works operates and maintains the ALERT computer system to monitor meteorological conditions at 24 river stage locations in the County.
Public Works' ALERT System also receives rainfall, streamflow, and reservoir data from the Corps of Engineers' Los Angeles Telemetry System.
CUSTODIAN
Unpublished information may be obtained by contacting:
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Water Resources Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
...or telephone: (626) 458-6120
COOPERATION
Public Works receives or has access to stream flow data from other agencies. Public Works exchanges data with the following agencies:
U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resource Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
State Department of Water Resources
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California