Major Flood
24 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Top of bank, signinficant flooding on Highway 192 (Casitas Pass Road)
20 ft
Singnificant flow with boulders and large woody debris transport, bank eroision
17 ft
Flows likely impacting low lying agricultural property adjacent to creek
14 ft
High velocity flow in channel, possible bank erosion
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPCC1
River
Carpinteria Creek
County
Santa Barbara, CA
Coordinates
34.4014°N, 119.4865°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carpinteria Creek near Carpinteria?
The Carpinteria Creek near Carpinteria gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11119500) 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 Carpinteria Creek near Carpinteria?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carpinteria Creek near Carpinteria is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Carpinteria Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Carpinteria Creek near Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria Creek near Carpinteria gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Barbara County, California at coordinates 34.4014°N, 119.4865°W. USGS site number: 11119500. 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