Is the Alameda Creek flooding?

California · 6 gauges · California river levels

The Alameda Creek is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Alameda Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Alameda C near Niles CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.17 ft on 31 December 2022, carrying 22,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1892 (134 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.64 ft, 14.5 ft below that record.

Drains 633 sq mi · gauge elevation 86 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Alameda C above Div Dam near Sunol CANo flooding1.68 ft6 ft
Alameda C near Niles CANo flooding2.64 ft9 ft
Alameda C below Div Dam near Sunol CANo flood stage defined4.30 ft
Alameda C below Calaveras C near Sunol CANo flood stage defined4.67 ft
Alameda C below Welch C near Sunol CANo flood stage defined11.37 ft
Alameda C near Fremont CANo flood stage defined5.48 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.