Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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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
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Flooding on Highway 101
20 ft
Flooding on adjacent streets and Highway 101 underpass
18 ft
Flow over bypass weir likely woody debris on rack and right bank erosion
16 ft
Main channel capacity met, flows going into bypass weir
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MGZC1
River
Mission Creek
County
Santa Barbara, CA
Coordinates
34.4142°N, 119.6958°W
Get Flood Alerts for Mission Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mission Creek below Gutierrez St?
The Mission Creek below Gutierrez St gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11119770) 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 Mission Creek below Gutierrez St?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mission Creek below Gutierrez St is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mission Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mission Creek below Gutierrez St 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 Mission Creek below Gutierrez St gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Barbara County, California at coordinates 34.4142°N, 119.6958°W. USGS site number: 11119770. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS