Major Flood
13.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12.8 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.6 ft
Historical High Water - December 1955
13.5 ft
Major Flooding: Breakouts occurring along the creek channel in multiple locations with widespread shallow flooding in the Crescent Park and Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhoods in Palo Alto. Flooding moves westward from Euclid Avenue into Menlo Park. Overbanking from Pope Chaucer flows northerly into Menlo Park.
13.4 ft
Historical High Water - February 1998
12.8 ft
Moderate Flooding: Overbanking upstream of Pope Chaucer Road mostly flowing southeasterly along streets towards Duveneck Elementary School.
12 ft
Minor Flooding: Overbanking possible near University Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, and along Woodland Avenue. Northerly breakouts flow into East Palo Alto along Euclid and Manhattan Avenue, causing deep ponding at their northern terminus against US-101.
11 ft
Action Stage: Possible flooding to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1955 | 13.6 ft | 5,560 cfs |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 13.4 ft | 8,000 cfs |
| Jan 4, 1982 | 12.42 ft | 5,220 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SFCC1
River
San Francisquito Creek
County
San Mateo, CA
Coordinates
37.4233°N, 122.1894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Francisquito Creek at Stanford University?
The San Francisquito Creek at Stanford University gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11164500) 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 San Francisquito Creek at Stanford University?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Francisquito Creek at Stanford University is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.8 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Francisquito Creek rises?
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Where is the San Francisquito Creek at Stanford University gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Mateo County, California at coordinates 37.4233°N, 122.1894°W. USGS site number: 11164500. 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, username: viewer / pswd: SanFrancisquito