Moderate Flood
12.7 ft
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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
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.7 ft
Moderate Flooding: Selma Park inundated and overflows into Olinder Neighborhood, with minor flooding at Olinder School. William Street Park is inundated. Watson Park inundated and begins to flood Monferino Drive. If creek rises further: flooding to Kelley Park and Happy Hollow Zoo and risk of overtopping at Charcot Ave. Rock Springs levee may be overtopped. Apartments that back onto Coyote Creek at the intersection of Keyes Street and S 12th Street may flood at lower levels.
8 ft
Minor Flooding: Low flow crossings across Coyote Creek will be inundated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 1922 | 12.8 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1917 | 12.2 ft | 8,590 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 12.1 ft | 5,860 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CYEC1
River
Coyote Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.2709°N, 121.7977°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coyote Creek at Edenvale?
The Coyote Creek at Edenvale 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 Coyote Creek at Edenvale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coyote Creek at Edenvale is 8 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.7 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Coyote Creek rises?
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Where is the Coyote Creek at Edenvale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.2709°N, 121.7977°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: SCVWD