RIVER GAUGE · GENERAL CREEK
General Creek near Meeks Bay
El Dorado County, California
Water level0.89 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood5.5 ft780 cfs
Moderate flood6 ft875 cfs
Major flood7 ft1,070 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7.86 ft
Record flood on 1/2/1997. 797 cfs.
- 7 ft
Major flooding along General Creek. Damage to roads and infrastructure likely.
- 6 ft
Moderate flooding. Similar level to January 2017. Impacts could be exacerbated if large woody debris is present.
- 5.5 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands along the creek.
- 4.5 ft
Monitor stage. No flooding expected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2017 | 5.93 ft | 861 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 5.59 ft | 797 cfs |
| Nov 29, 1982 | 5.45 ft | 765 cfs |
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