Major Flood
17 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
15.6 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major Flood Stage. Flood flows expand across floodplain on both sides of channel, with major roadway flooding and inundation of local businesses and homes.
15.6 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water has flooded left bank floodplain (north side of creek).
13 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water in creek reaches bridge structure and begins backwatering at 7th Street. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.
11 ft
Monitor Stage. Water is roughly 2 feet below backwater conditions at 7th Street bridge crossing downstream. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch if not yet already issued.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 1982 | 14.52 ft | 5,000 cfs |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 13.6 ft | 3,300 cfs |
| Feb 17, 1986 | 12.44 ft | 2,530 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Novato Creek at Novato (USGS)?
The Novato Creek at Novato (USGS) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11459500) 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 Novato Creek at Novato (USGS)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Novato Creek at Novato (USGS) is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.6 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Novato Creek rises?
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Where is the Novato Creek at Novato (USGS) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marin County, California at coordinates 38.1077°N, 122.5800°W. USGS site number: 11459500. 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