Major Flood
7 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
6 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.4 ft
Record Flood, 12/23/1955; Major flood damage in reach.
7 ft
Major Flooding along Virginia Creek, impacting HWY 395, Green Creek Road and businesses and private property along the creek.
6 ft
Moderate Flooding of lowlands along Virginia Creek. Impacting private property adjacent to the creek and potentially Hwy 395 and the Green Creek Road
4.5 ft
Flood Stage; Minor flooding of agricultural lands.
4 ft
Monitor Stage; No flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1955 | 8.4 ft | 1,300 cfs |
| May 20, 2023 | 6.73 ft | 765 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1963 | 6.22 ft | 652 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VCBC1
River
Virginia Creek (CA)
County
Mono, CA
Coordinates
38.1919°N, 119.2092°W
Get Flood Alerts for Virginia Creek (CA)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Virginia Creek (CA) near Bridgeport?
The Virginia Creek (CA) near Bridgeport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10289000) 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 Virginia Creek (CA) near Bridgeport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Virginia Creek (CA) near Bridgeport is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Virginia Creek (CA) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Virginia Creek (CA) near Bridgeport to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Virginia Creek (CA) near Bridgeport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mono County, California at coordinates 38.1919°N, 119.2092°W. USGS site number: 10289000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: East Walker River at Bridgeport Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- Reported historic crests have been estimated using recent ratings due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. USGS observed crests can be found at: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt Please also see Additional Information tab at the bottom of this page.