Upper Penitencia Creek at Dorel Drive

The past week

What floods at each level

• 15 ft

  Major Flood Stage: Sustained flooding would cause floodwaters to move northwesterly towards Capitol and I-680, as well as southwesterly toward McKee Rd. I-680 at risk of flooding under the McKee and Alum Rock interchanges. Downstream of I-680, floodwaters move southwards toward Lower Silver Creek, and northwards following parallel to Coyote Creek, south of Lundy Avenue. Water may move further north toward Milpitas, crossing Montague Expwy and following Capitol Avenue toward I-880.

• 12.5 ft

  Moderate Flood Stage: Flooding may occur along Penitencia Ck Rd w/ overbanking occurring at multiple locations, mostly spilling southward upstream of Capitol Ave. The Commodore nbhd experiences flooding. Nbhd S of Educational Park Dr floods. Flea Market and surrounding area along Berryessa Ck at risk. Further rise will cause significant overbanking occurs on both sides of Upper Penitencia Ck throughout. Widespread flooding occurs, sheet flowing along roads to both the N and the S, ponding against I-680.

• 10.5 ft

  Minor Flood Stage: Bridges and surrounding areas near Mabury Road, Educational Park Drive, and King Road at risk. Neighborhood streets around Commodore Drive and Cape Horn Court at risk, as well as flow onto Educational Park Drive. Overbanking may occur near Noble Ave along Penitencia Creek Road. Baseball field and parking lot near KIPP Collegiate / Independence High School may flood.

• 9 ft

  Action Stage: Culvert debris can adversely affect capacity at Mabury Rd and Educational Park Drive.

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