Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) near Idria

The past week

What floods at each level

• 14 ft

  Major Flooding. San Benito River flooding downstream, and Clear Creek is 4 feet above local flood stage. Widespread erosion and wash-out of Clear Creek Road.

• 12 ft

  Moderate Flooding. Clear Creek Road is heavily flooded at the gaging site, with more intense flooding possible downstream. Clear Creek Road and adjacent hillsides highly unstable and prone to erosion, with complete wash-out possible. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.

• 10.61 ft

  Minor Flooding. Water has reached Clear Creek Road, and access to Clear Creek Road downstream is likely flooded and impassable. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued.

• 8.5 ft

  Action Stage. Approximately 2 feet below Clear Creek Road elevation. NWS may issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.

Highest crests on record