Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach

The past week

What floods at each level

• 12 ft

  Major Flood Stage. Two feet of water on top of Highway 1 roadway at Redwood Creek overcrossing and on Banducci Road. Water overtopping upstream guard rail, and major property flooding of downstream residences and businesses.

• 9 ft

  Moderate Flood Stage. Backwatering of the Highway 1 bridge over Redwood Creek begins, and Banducci Road starts flooding. Backwatering may cause overflow onto Highway 1. Travel may be difficult and hazardous.

• 7.3 ft

  Minor Flood Stage. Properties on left bank side (north side) of creek begin to flood downstream of the Shoreline Highway (Highway 1) bridge over Redwood Creek at gaging site. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.

• 6 ft

  Action Stage. Water is creek is roughly 1.25 feet below first signs of local flooding. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.