RIVER GAUGE · WARD CREEK
Ward Creek above Sunnyside
Placer County, California
Water level5.06 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood8 ft1,400 cfs
Moderate flood8.5 ft1,700 cfs
Major flood9 ft2,200 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9.36 ft
Record flood from 1/1/1997. CA Highway 89 washes out and many homes along creek flood.
- 9 ft
Major flood stage. IMpacts to highway 89, local roads, and homes likely.
- 8.5 ft
Moderate flood stage. Significant impact to roads. Water nears lowest homes.
- 8 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of roads and low lying property.
- 7.5 ft
Monitor stage. No flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1996 | 9.74 ft | 2,530 cfs |
| Jan 8, 2017 | 9.25 ft | 1,925 cfs |
| Dec 18, 1981 | 9.14 ft | 1,800 cfs |
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