Major Flood
24 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
19.2 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
UVGC1
River
Uvas Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
36.9924°N, 121.5735°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Uvas Creek above W Luchessa Ave.?
The Uvas Creek above W Luchessa Ave. gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Uvas Creek above W Luchessa Ave.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Uvas Creek above W Luchessa Ave. is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.2 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Uvas Creek rises?
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Where is the Uvas Creek above W Luchessa Ave. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 36.9924°N, 121.5735°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Valley Water