Uvas Creek above W Luchessa Ave.
Santa Clara County, California
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Major Flooding: Widespread flooding of Gilroy south of Princevale Drain (Parallel to W 10th Street). Highway 25 flooded at the US-101 interchange, as well as toward the east.
- 21.15 ft
Moderate Flooding...Historical High Water - January 2017
- 19.2 ft
Moderate Flooding: US-101 flooded just north of Bolsa Road and floodwaters will eventually move eastward across the highway. Monterey Road onramps flooded. Uvas Creek overbanks upstream of the RxR tracks near Bolsa Road. Flow travels along the west side of the tracks southward, overtopping CA-25 and inudating the US-101 / CA-25 ramp.
- 18.2 ft
Minor Flooding: Flooding begins upstream of US-101 near Monterey Frontage Road. Flow travels southward across Mesa Rd. Soap Lake area likely has widespread rural flooding along the Pajaro River.
- 12 ft
Minor Flooding: Minor agricultural flooding begins downstream of Hwy 25.
- 8 ft
Action Stage: Possible flooding to occur. Upstream low-flow crossings at Miller and RV Park should be closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1986 | 21.82 ft | 14,200 cfs |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 20.21 ft | 8,370 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1963 | 17.66 ft | 9,490 cfs |
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