Major Flood
65 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
59 ft
Minor Flood
55 ft
Action Stage
50.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
65 ft
Major Flooding. Major roadway inundation on Trenton-Healdburg Road, Wohler Road in the vicinity of Mark West Creek, and Eastside Road. Trenton-Healdsburg Road bridge over Mark West Creek flooded and/or backwatered. Major flooding of lowest vineyards adjacent to channels, of approximately 5-10 feet deep or more. Lower Windsor Creek also likely flooding.
59 ft
Moderate Flooding. Trenton-Healdsburg Road begins to flood at lowest spots on right bank (north side). Portions of Wohler Road downstream also likely flooded, including Wohler Road Bridge over Mark West Creek. NWS will issue Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
55 ft
Minor Flooding. More severe flooding occurring on adjacent agricultural lands and access roads. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued.
50.5 ft
Monitor Stage. Low-lying floodplain vineyards and agricultural land on both side of channel, mostly downstream of Trenton-Healdsburg Road, begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MWEC1
River
Mark West Creek
County
Sonoma, CA
Coordinates
38.4941°N, 122.8533°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights?
The Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11466800) 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 Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights is 55 feet. Action stage begins at 50.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 59 feet, and major flooding at 65 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mark West Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights 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 Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sonoma County, California at coordinates 38.4941°N, 122.8533°W. USGS site number: 11466800. 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