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Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville
California — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Lake County, California on the Kelsey Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11449500, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Action Stage

11 ft

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

What Floods at Each Level

13.8 ft

Bank overtopping occurs 2.5 miles upstream of the mouth of Kelsey Creek.

13.1 ft

Overtopping occurs just upstream of the gage and canyon

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

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

11449500

NWS LID

KCVC1

River

Kelsey Creek

County

Lake, CA

Coordinates

38.9274°N, 122.8436°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville?

The Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11449500) 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 Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Kelsey Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville 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 Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville gauge located?

The gauge is located in Lake County, California at coordinates 38.9274°N, 122.8436°W. USGS site number: 11449500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey