Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marin County, California on the Lagunitas Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11460600, 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
Major Flood
27 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
19.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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
Monitor 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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNTC1
River
Lagunitas Creek
County
Marin, CA
Coordinates
38.0802°N, 122.7844°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station?
The Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11460600) 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 Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 19.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lagunitas Creek rises?
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Where is the Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marin County, California at coordinates 38.0802°N, 122.7844°W. USGS site number: 11460600. 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