Moderate Flood
13 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Moderate: Extremely high runoff from the hills suggest widespread flooding on tributaries such as Wrigley Ford Creek and Sierra Creek. Street flooding likely with overland flow ponding towards I-680 and Cropley Avenue.
12 ft
Minor: Creek may overbank upstream of Cropley Avenue flowing down Cropley Avenue toward the west. Possible overbanking at and around Berryessa Creek Park near Messina Drive, Majestic Way Elementary School, and homes on Creekside Drive.
11 ft
Action: Water at Cropley Avenue culvert soffit likely due to heavy sedimentation.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
XBCC1
River
Berryessa Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.4182°N, 121.8551°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Berryessa Creek at Old Piedmont Road?
The Berryessa Creek at Old Piedmont Road gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Berryessa Creek at Old Piedmont Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Berryessa Creek at Old Piedmont Road is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Berryessa Creek rises?
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Where is the Berryessa Creek at Old Piedmont Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.4182°N, 121.8551°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: SCVWD