Moderate Flood
10 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LRKC1). 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.
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Moderate Flooding: Areas adjacent to Los Gatos Creek downstream of I-280 through downtown San Jose at risk. Refer to downstream gauges for additional information. 940 Lincoln Avenue and 1150 Pedro Street at risk.
8 ft
Minor Flooding: Possible flooding to occur downstream of CA85 near Mozart Ave homes and office parks off Winchester Blvd.
4 ft
Action Stage: Los Gatos Creek Trail may become inundated at various locations downstream of Vasona Dam.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
LRKC1
River
Los Gatos Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.2518°N, 121.9645°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Los Gatos Creek at Lark Avenue?
The Los Gatos Creek at Lark 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 Los Gatos Creek at Lark Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Los Gatos Creek at Lark Avenue is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Los Gatos Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Los Gatos Creek at Lark 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 Los Gatos Creek at Lark Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.2518°N, 121.9645°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