Los Gatos Creek above Vasona Reservoir
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Santa Clara County, California on the Los Gatos Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VQIC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Moderate Flood Stage: Likely downstream flooding on Los Gatos Creek due to dam spills. Refer to downstream gauges for additional inflow and flood impacts.
11 ft
Minor Flood Stage: Los Gatos Creek Trail and Vasona Lake County Park will be flooded.
7.5 ft
Action Stage: Los Gatos Creek Trail may becomes inundated at various locations downstream of Vasona Dam. Vasona Lake County Park will be flooded in various locations.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
VQIC1
River
Los Gatos Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.2308°N, 121.9731°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Los Gatos Creek above Vasona Reservoir?
The Los Gatos Creek above Vasona Reservoir 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 Los Gatos Creek above Vasona Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Los Gatos Creek above Vasona Reservoir is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Los Gatos Creek rises?
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Where is the Los Gatos Creek above Vasona Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.2308°N, 121.9731°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Valley Water