Major Flood
9.5 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Major Flooding: Spills near Portland Avenue occur on the east bank that moves eastward over Miramonte School. The Permanente Diversion spill near Blach School continues to move further north of Cuesta Dr.
9 ft
Moderate Flooding: Permanente Diversion Channel may start spilling, inundating Blach School and a few properties to the south. Flooding extends north towards St. Francis High School and Cuesta Park, bounded by Grant Rd to the east.
7.5 ft
Minor Flooding: Area near Blach school is at risk of flooding. High flows with heavy debris might cause localized blockages to cause overtopping of banks/floodwalls.
6.5 ft
Action Stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
PMBC1
River
Permanente Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.3615°N, 122.0869°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Permanente Creek above Berry Avenue?
The Permanente Creek above Berry 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 Permanente Creek above Berry Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Permanente Creek above Berry Avenue is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Permanente Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Permanente Creek above Berry 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 Permanente Creek above Berry Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.3615°N, 122.0869°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