Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: YORC1). 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
10.9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flood stage. Water overtopping Highway 129 bridge wingwalls along sidewalk. Flood waters have reached several feet above channel capacity.
10.9 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water level has reached sidewalk, roadway, and adjacent floodplain. Overbank flooding occurring.
8 ft
Minor flood stage. Highway 129 bridge crossing filled to maximum conveyance with backwatering likely or already occurring upstream of Highway 129. Flood waters may begin to spill onto roadway. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet issued.
6 ft
Monitor stage. Water is 2 feet below crest of arched bridge chord of Highway 129. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch is not already issued.
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
YORC1
River
York Creek
County
Napa, CA
Coordinates
38.5103°N, 122.4786°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of York Creek at Highway 29?
The York Creek at Highway 29 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 York Creek at Highway 29?
The NWS-defined flood stage for York Creek at Highway 29 is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.9 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when York Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add York Creek at Highway 29 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 York Creek at Highway 29 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Napa County, California at coordinates 38.5103°N, 122.4786°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Napa County