Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marin County, California on the Redwood Creek (Marin County). Live water level data from USGS gauge 11460151, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.3 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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
Monitor 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.
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
USGS Site
NWS LID
RMBC1
River
Redwood Creek (Marin County)
County
Marin, CA
Coordinates
37.8661°N, 122.5786°W
Get Flood Alerts for Redwood Creek (Marin County)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach?
The Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11460151) 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 Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach is 7.3 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Redwood Creek (Marin County) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marin County, California at coordinates 37.8661°N, 122.5786°W. USGS site number: 11460151. 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