Major Flood
29 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Major to disastrous flooding along the reach of the gage occurs. Major flooding occurs in the agricultural sections of Alexander Valley.
29 ft
Major flooding along the reach of the gage will occur. Homes, businesses and secondary roads in the lower sections of Healdsburg will begin to flood. The lower areas of Alexander Valley will begin to flood.
27 ft
Moderate flooding along the reach of the gage will occur. Some secondary roads south of US 101 will have minor to moderate flooding.
25 ft
Low lying areas south of US 101 begin to have minor flooding.
23 ft
Minor flooding of farm land and banks in rural areas along the reach of the gage will occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 1937 | 30.8 ft | — |
| Feb 27, 1940 | 30 ft | 67,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 27 ft | 71,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Russian River near Healdsburg?
The Russian River near Healdsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11464000) 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 near Healdsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Russian River near Healdsburg is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the Russian River near Healdsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sonoma County, California at coordinates 38.6132°N, 122.8364°W. USGS site number: 11464000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers