Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station

The past week

What floods at each level

• 27 ft

  Major Flood Stage. Two feet of inundation from flood waters on Pt Reyes-Petaluma Road, and several additional feet of inundation of local floodplain properties, particularly on east side of channel. Travel through the area likely impossible and highly dangerous.

• 25 ft

  Moderate Flood Stage. Water levels reach Pt Reyes-Petaluma Road near gage and inundate local landowner driveways and crossings. Travel difficult and dangerous on local roadways.

• 22 ft

  Minor Flood Stage. Backwatering of local private landowner crossings near gage occurring, and minor floodplain inundation on private property east of the channel. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.

• 19.5 ft

  Action Stage. Minor flooding may begin in isolated locations on floodplain, particularly on the east side of the channel. Water is roughly 2-3 feet below backwater conditions at local private crossings near the gage. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch if not yet already issued.