Major Flood
36.73 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29.93 ft
Minor Flood
25.42 ft
Action Stage
20.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36.73 ft
Major Flooding. Left bank (east side of river) point bar completely submerged. City of Healdsburg well field heads and highest point bar roadbeds at or below water level. Adjacent floodplain inundated on both sides of river and private residences nearby threatened by flood water or are already flooded.
29.93 ft
Moderate Flooding. Right bank (west side) levee and Healdsburg well field foundations inundated. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
25.42 ft
Minor Flooding. Lowest floodplain roads on either side of river inundated. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet issued.
20.8 ft
Monitor stage. Adjacent low-lying vineyard on right bank side (west side) inundated and lowest point bar channels on east (left bank) side activated. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Russian River at Digger Bend NR Healdsburg?
The Russian River at Digger Bend NR Healdsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11463980) 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 Russian River at Digger Bend NR Healdsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Russian River at Digger Bend NR Healdsburg is 25.42 feet. Action stage begins at 20.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29.93 feet, and major flooding at 36.73 feet.
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Where is the Russian River at Digger Bend NR Healdsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sonoma County, California at coordinates 38.6330°N, 122.8555°W. USGS site number: 11463980. 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