Major Flood
7 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
6 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
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.
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 9, 2017 | 5.93 ft | 861 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 5.59 ft | 797 cfs |
| Nov 29, 1982 | 5.45 ft | 765 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GNRC1
River
General Creek
County
El Dorado, CA
Coordinates
39.0519°N, 120.1185°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of General Creek near Meeks Bay?
The General Creek near Meeks Bay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10336645) 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 General Creek near Meeks Bay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for General Creek near Meeks Bay is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when General Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add General Creek near Meeks Bay 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 General Creek near Meeks Bay gauge located?
The gauge is located in El Dorado County, California at coordinates 39.0519°N, 120.1185°W. USGS site number: 10336645. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- Reported historic crests have been estimated using recent ratings due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. USGS observed crests can be found at: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt Please also see Additional Information tab at the bottom of this page.