Major Flood
9.5 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HAVC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Major Flooding: Spills occur on Marylin Drive and the Seventh Day Adventist footbridge, moving towards the northeast. Covington Road and Sunshine Road spilling intensifies.
11 ft
Major Flooding: Spills at Covington begin begin expanding and flowing to the northeast along Riverside Drive, to Springer Road, and then eastward on Rose Avenue toward Cuesta Drive. North and South Sunshine Drive begin overtopping, with spills favoring the east bank.
9.5 ft
Major Flooding: The spills at Covington Road continue but are limited, and North Sunshine Drive is at risk of flooding. McKelvey Park detention basin may begin to fill as designed.
8.5 ft
Moderate Flooding: Covington Road spills on both banks, limited to the immediate vicinity.
6.5 ft
Minor Flooding: Covington Road is at risk of flooding.
5.5 ft
Action Stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
HAVC1
River
Hale Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.3589°N, 122.0998°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hale Creek near Magdalena Avenue?
The Hale Creek near Magdalena Avenue 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 Hale Creek near Magdalena Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hale Creek near Magdalena Avenue is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hale Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hale Creek near Magdalena Avenue 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 Hale Creek near Magdalena Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.3589°N, 122.0998°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