Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10.61 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
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
Monitor Stage. Approximately 2 feet below Clear Creek Road elevation. NWS may 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.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 1995 | 6.75 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 4.44 ft | 306 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1995 | 4.14 ft | 246 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
IDRC1
River
Clear Creek (San Benito Co.)
County
San Benito, CA
Coordinates
36.3608°N, 120.7607°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) near Idria?
The Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) near Idria gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11154700) 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 Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) near Idria?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) near Idria is 10.61 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) rises?
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Where is the Clear Creek (San Benito Co.) near Idria gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Benito County, California at coordinates 36.3608°N, 120.7607°W. USGS site number: 11154700. 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