Major Flood
40.9 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WIGC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
39.7 ft
Minor Flood
38.7 ft
Action Stage
36.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40.9 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water reaches bridge deck.
39.7 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. NWS will issue and Flash Flood Warning if not already issued. Water begins to flow across Rainsville Road between Wiggins Creek and K.O.A. Water reaches bottom of bridge soffit.
38.7 ft
Minor Flood Stage. City of Petaluma Fire Chief, Watch Commander, and Water Resources and Conservation Director notified.
36.7 ft
Action Stage. NWS and City of Petaluma begin to monitor the situation closely.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
WIGC1
River
Wiggins Creek
County
Sonoma, CA
Coordinates
38.2711°N, 122.6856°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wiggins Creek at Rainsville Road?
The Wiggins Creek at Rainsville Road 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 Wiggins Creek at Rainsville Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wiggins Creek at Rainsville Road is 38.7 feet. Action stage begins at 36.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 39.7 feet, and major flooding at 40.9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wiggins Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wiggins Creek at Rainsville Road 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 Wiggins Creek at Rainsville Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sonoma County, California at coordinates 38.2711°N, 122.6856°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Petaluma