Moderate Flood
18 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.
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Moderate Flooding: Watson Park inundated. Banks are overtopped at Charcot Ave with flooding along Paragon Drive. Higher flows may result in overland flows northwest of Watson Park and northeast of Charcot Ave toward Montague Expressway.
15.5 ft
Minor Flooding: Watson Park begins to flood.
14.5 ft
Action Stage.
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 31, 2017 | 17.77 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CMIC1
River
Coyote Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.4222°N, 121.9275°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coyote Creek above Hwy 237 at Milpitas?
The Coyote Creek above Hwy 237 at Milpitas gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11172175) 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 Coyote Creek above Hwy 237 at Milpitas?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coyote Creek above Hwy 237 at Milpitas is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Coyote Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Coyote Creek above Hwy 237 at Milpitas 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 Coyote Creek above Hwy 237 at Milpitas gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.4222°N, 121.9275°W. USGS site number: 11172175. 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