RIVER GAUGE · LOWER PENITENCIA CREEK
Lower Penitencia Creek at Machada Avenue
Santa Clara County, California
Water level1.04 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood7.5 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Moderate Flood Stage: Spills occur around South Abel Street, flowing westward along West Capitol Avenue toward I-880 and ponding in the neighborhoods.
- 7.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage: Overtopping just south of Great Mall Parkway on the east bank, flooding South Abel Street. Possible localized urban flooding.
- 5.5 ft
Action Stage: Creek is flashy and fed primarily by storm drains and pump stations.
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