Permanente Creek at Rancho San Antonio
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Santa Clara County, California on the Permanente Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PMEC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
1,250 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
750 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Moderate Flooding: Very high flows. Check downstream gages for impacts. High likelihood for potential flooding.
9 ft
Action Stage. The weir at Rancho San Antonio South Basin is overtopped and starts spilling into detention basins as designed.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
PMEC1
River
Permanente Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.3329°N, 122.0884°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Permanente Creek at Rancho San Antonio?
The Permanente Creek at Rancho San Antonio 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 at Rancho San Antonio?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Permanente Creek rises?
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Where is the Permanente Creek at Rancho San Antonio gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.3329°N, 122.0884°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