Major Flood
7 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Moderate Flood
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.49 ft
Record flood, 1/2/1997; 2750 cfs.
7 ft
Major flooding, approx. 2350 cfs.
6.5 ft
Moderate flooding, approx. 2000 cfs.
6 ft
Flood stage, minor flooding. Approx. 1650 cfs.
5 ft
Monitor Stage, approx. 1100 cfs.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 7.49 ft | 2,750 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1963 | 4.42 ft | 947 cfs |
| Jul 2, 1967 | 4.04 ft | 772 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BKIC1
River
Buckeye Creek (CA)
County
Mono, CA
Coordinates
38.2389°N, 119.3250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buckeye Creek (CA) near Bridgeport?
The Buckeye Creek (CA) near Bridgeport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10291500) 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 Buckeye Creek (CA) near Bridgeport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buckeye Creek (CA) near Bridgeport is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buckeye Creek (CA) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Buckeye Creek (CA) near Bridgeport to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Buckeye Creek (CA) near Bridgeport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mono County, California at coordinates 38.2389°N, 119.3250°W. USGS site number: 10291500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: East Walker River at Bridgeport Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.