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El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway
California — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Santa Clara County, California on the El Camino Storm Drain. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EDAC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Minor Flood

9 ft

Action Stage

4.5 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

9 ft

Minor Flooding: Overbanking on south side of channel into Buttercup Terrace.

4.5 ft

Action Stage: Flow in channel may cause heavy debris blockage at the trash rack.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

EDAC1

River

El Camino Storm Drain

County

Santa Clara, CA

Coordinates

37.3686°N, 121.9969°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway?

The El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway 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 El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway?

The NWS-defined flood stage for El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when El Camino Storm Drain rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the El Camino Storm Drain above Lawrence Expressway gauge located?

The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.3686°N, 121.9969°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