CALIFORNIA RIVER GAUGE

Pilarcitos Lake
Water Level & Flood Stage.

Located in San Mateo County, California. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11162618, updated every 15 minutes.

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FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

698 ft

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

11162618

NWS LID

PILC1

County

San Mateo, CA

Coordinates

37.5488°N, 122.4222°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Pilarcitos Lake ?

The Pilarcitos Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11162618) 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 Pilarcitos Lake ?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Pilarcitos Lake is 698 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when this river rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pilarcitos Lake 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 Pilarcitos Lake gauge located?

The gauge is located in San Mateo County, California at coordinates 37.5488°N, 122.4222°W. USGS site number: 11162618. 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