Austin Creek near Cazadero
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sonoma County, California on the Austin Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11467200, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Major Flooding. Riverfront homes severly flooded throughout lower Austin Creek. Austin Creek Road and Cazader Highway flooded. Austin Creek Road bridge backwatered and/or flooded.
27 ft
Moderate Flooding. Many riverfront homes throughout lower Austin Creek flooded or begin to flood, depending on elevation. Water has reached to the top of the wing wall at Austin Creek Road Bridge, and Austin Creek Road and Cazadero Highway begin to flood. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
21 ft
Minor Flooding. Riverfront properties begin flooding downstream on left bank (southeast) side near Austin Creek Road bridge. Other riverfront and floodplain properties both up and downstream are also likely beginning to flood. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued.
18.5 ft
Monitor Stage. Riverfront properties are very close to flooding, with some minor impacts. NWS may issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Austin Creek near Cazadero?
The Austin Creek near Cazadero gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11467200) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Austin Creek near Cazadero?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Austin Creek near Cazadero is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Austin Creek rises?
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Where is the Austin Creek near Cazadero gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sonoma County, California at coordinates 38.5066°N, 123.0697°W. USGS site number: 11467200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey