Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PVRC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12.75 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread inundation, including Chiles-Pope Valley Road at gaging site just downstream of Moore Creek Park and Moore Creek-Chiles Creek confluence.
14 ft
Moderate flood stage. Chiles-Pope Valley Road flooded upstream at bridge crossing. Moore Creek Park flooded or nearly flooded. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.
12.75 ft
Minor flood stage. Moore Creek Park likely flooded. Creek has likely backwatered above the Chiles-Pope Valley Road crossing. NWS may issue an urban/small stream advisory if not already issued.
9 ft
Monitor stage. Floodplain is now inundated, but impacts to life and property are minimal to non-existant. NWS may choose to 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.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
PVRC1
River
Chiles Creek
County
Napa, CA
Coordinates
38.5081°N, 122.3544°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chiles Creek at Lake Hennessey?
The Chiles Creek at Lake Hennessey 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 Chiles Creek at Lake Hennessey?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chiles Creek at Lake Hennessey is 12.75 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chiles Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chiles Creek at Lake Hennessey 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 Chiles Creek at Lake Hennessey gauge located?
The gauge is located in Napa County, California at coordinates 38.5081°N, 122.3544°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Napa