Major Flood
28.9 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
27.21 ft
Minor Flood
25.05 ft
Action Stage
22.62 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.9 ft
Flooding of orchards along creek, bank protection and levees could be impacted along the river upstream of and through fillmore, railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road will be impacted, stop logs will need to be placed at railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road to protect homes and shiels park in north fillmore. Downstream impacts will be seen along the santa clara river downstream of the confluence with sespe creek.
25.05 ft
Flooding of orchards along creek, bank protection could be impacted along Goodenough Road north of fillmore, railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road will be impacted, stop logs will need to be placed at railroad bridge along old Telegraph Road to protect homes and shiels park in north fillmore. Start feeling downstream impacts on santa clara river, especially near the fillmore waste water treatment plant.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 1978 | 22.4 ft | 73,000 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1969 | 20.8 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 20.5 ft | 62,612 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sespe Creek near Fillmore?
The Sespe Creek near Fillmore gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11113000) 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 Sespe Creek near Fillmore?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sespe Creek near Fillmore is 25.05 feet. Action stage begins at 22.62 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27.21 feet, and major flooding at 28.9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sespe Creek rises?
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Where is the Sespe Creek near Fillmore gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ventura County, California at coordinates 34.4417°N, 118.9273°W. USGS site number: 11113000. 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