Rivers in California
Corte Madera Creek at Ross
Below flood stage
4.20ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:30 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.59 ft2005
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 23.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 23.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. (Stage of 25.5 for co-located County ALERT stream gage.) Major flood inundation in town; travel along local roadways likely impossible and very dangerous. Major damage to local businesses and homes. Water is above guard rail on Lagunitas Road bridge.
- 20.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. (Stage of 22.5 for co-located County ALERT stream gage.) Lagunitas Road bridge is overtopped, and 1 to several feet of flood waters inundate local businesses, residences, and roadways.
- 17.00 ftMinor Flood Stage. (Stage of 19.5 feet for co-located County ALERT stream gage.) Backwatering begins at Lagunitas Road bridge, with minor flooding near Town Hall and Fire Station. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.
- 15.00 ftAction Stage. (Stage of 17.5 for co-located County ALERT stream gage.) Water level is 2 feet below Lagunitas Road bridge soffit, and less than 2 feet below local storm drain inlets on adjacent roads and parking lots. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch if not yet already issued.
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 31, 2005 | 22.59 ft |
| 2 | January 4, 1982 | 19.81 ft |
| 3 | February 17, 1986 | 18.07 ft |
| 4 | December 20, 1969 | 17.97 ft |
| 5 | February 3, 1998 | 17.50 ft |
| 6 | January 21, 1967 | 17.44 ft |
| 7 | January 20, 1993 | 17.04 ft |
| 8 | March 13, 1983 | 16.89 ft |
| 9 | December 3, 1951 | 16.65 ft |
| 10 | January 5, 1966 | 16.62 ft |
| 11 | December 7, 1952 | 16.59 ft |
| 12 | January 11, 1980 | 16.45 ft |
| 13 | April 2, 1958 | 16.23 ft |
| 14 | January 16, 1973 | 16.16 ft |
| 15 | February 13, 1962 | 16.01 ft |
| 16 | March 21, 1975 | 15.97 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 31, 2005: 22.59 ft
- February 3, 1998: 17.50 ft
- January 20, 1993: 17.04 ft
- February 17, 1986: 18.07 ft
- March 13, 1983: 16.89 ft
- January 4, 1982: 19.81 ft
- January 11, 1980: 16.45 ft
- March 21, 1975: 15.97 ft
- January 16, 1973: 16.16 ft
- December 20, 1969: 17.97 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- San Anselmo Creek at Bridge Street
- Sleepy Hollow Creek at RVFD Fire Station 20
- Fairfax Creek at RVFD Station 21
- Fairfax Creek at Sunnyside
- Arroyo Corte Madera del Presidio
- Coyote Creek (Marin) at Tam Valley
- Redwood Creek (Marin County) at Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach
- Novato Creek at Pacheco and San Jose Creeks
What this means
Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.