Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11.6 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major Flooding. Catastrophic and widespread floodplain inundation. County fairgrounds completey under water. Highway 25 begins to flood and bridge is heavily backwatered.
14 ft
Moderate Flooding. Widespread floodplain inundation in the vicinity of the fairgrounds. Water is now interacting with the Highway 25 bridge chord, potentially causing backwatering and enhanced inundation upstream.
11.6 ft
Minor Flooding. Water level has reached the top of the levee protecting the fairgrounds RV park on the north side of the river upstream of the Highway 25 bridge. With the exception of the left bank (south) side floodplain upstream of the bridge, all nearby floodplain will be inundated, especially if waters crest the limited levee present. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
8.5 ft
Monitor Stage. Areas on the right bank (north) side downstream of the Highway 25 bridge may begin to become inundated. NWS may 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.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 1998 | 16 ft | 27,200 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1983 | 11.14 ft | 8,790 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1983 | 10.41 ft | 7,180 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TESC1
River
Tres Pinos Creek
County
San Benito, CA
Coordinates
36.7658°N, 121.2997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tres Pinos Creek near Tres Pinos?
The Tres Pinos Creek near Tres Pinos gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11157500) 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 Tres Pinos Creek near Tres Pinos?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tres Pinos Creek near Tres Pinos is 11.6 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tres Pinos Creek rises?
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Where is the Tres Pinos Creek near Tres Pinos gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Benito County, California at coordinates 36.7658°N, 121.2997°W. USGS site number: 11157500. 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