Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RSCC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major Flooding: Neighborhoods south of Hillsdale Avenue and East of Jarvis Avenue experience significant inundation. Waters may move past Hilsdale Avenue, continuing northwards to the CA-87 and I-280 interchange. Floodwaters stay east of Cherry Avenue up to Curtner Avenue, and east of Lincoln Avenue north of Pine Street. Waters flow just east of Willow Glen Middle and High Schools, but do not inundate the schools.
11 ft
Moderate Flooding: Water begins to overbank Ross Creek to the north between Jarvis Avenue adn Almaden Expressway, sheet flowing north along streets.
10 ft
Minor Flooding: Water begins to overtop Cherry Avenue Bridge onto Montmorency Drive and Jarvis Avenue Bridge. Storm drains back up from the creek into neighborhoods along Ross Creek.
7.5 ft
Action Stage: Creek is extremely flashy and can rise to flood stage within and hour depending on weather conditions. Creek can be heavily influenced by Guadalupe River when flow is above 4,000 cfs (9'-9.5' stage at Almaden Expressway), causing backwater conditions.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
RSCC1
River
Ross Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.2631°N, 121.8868°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ross Creek at Cherry Avenue?
The Ross Creek at Cherry Avenue 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 Ross Creek at Cherry Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ross Creek at Cherry Avenue is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ross Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ross Creek at Cherry Avenue 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 Ross Creek at Cherry Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.2631°N, 121.8868°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