Petaluma River at Corona Road
Sonoma County, California
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32.2 ft
1986 flood levels (high water marks) reached.
- 31.7 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water reaches height of Corona Road bridge deck.
- 28.6 ft
Petalume Blvd. north bound curb lanes flooded. City will close Petaluma Blvd. at Corona Road.
- 28.2 ft
Industrial Road flooded and should be closed.
- 27.7 ft
Storm drain system begins to backwater onto Industrial Avenue near Corona Road.
- 27 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. NWS issues a Flash Flood Warning if not already issued.
- 26.7 ft
City of Petaluma City Manager notified.
- 25.2 ft
City of Petaluma notifies Fire Chief, Watch Commander, and Water Resources and Conservation Director. City evaluates need to open Emergency Operations Center.
- 24.9 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water begins to cross New Path to rain gage and begins inundating parking lot behind commercial buildings. NWS will issue an urban/small stream advisory if not already issued.
- 22.7 ft
Action Stage. NWS and City of Petaluma begins to monitoring situation closely.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 1998 | 27.98 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 25.49 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1997 | 25.2 ft | — |
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