Major Flood
20.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.5 ft
Major Flooding: Entire creek reach from I-280 to the confluence with Guadalupe River is spilling at multiple locations. Overland flow generally moves along streets to the northeast, pooling along CA-87 and I-280. On the west side, spills flow north toward SAP Center, bounded by the Caltrain tracks and the creek.
20 ft
Moderate Flooding: Widespread overbanking between West San Carlos Street and I-280, as well as between West San Fernando Street and Park Avenue.
17.5 ft
Minor Flooding: Area between Park Ave and West San Fernando Street overtops on both sides of the creek. Creek begins to overtop near Auzerais Avenue, flooding properties on the east side.
10 ft
Action Stage: Los Gatos Creek Trail becomes 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
LGTC1
River
Los Gatos Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.3124°N, 121.9046°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Los Gatos Creek at Lincoln Avenue?
The Los Gatos Creek at Lincoln 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 Lincoln Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Los Gatos Creek at Lincoln Avenue is 17.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.3124°N, 121.9046°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