Is the Coyote Creek flooding?

California · 7 gauges · California river levels

The Coyote Creek is tracked by 7 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 Coyote Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 7 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.

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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 Coyote C near Madrone CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.50 ft on 21 February 1917, carrying 10,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.02 ft, 12.5 ft below that record.

Drains 196 sq mi · gauge elevation 372 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Coyote C near Madrone CANo flooding2.02 ft7 ft
Coyote C above Hwy 237 a Milpitas CANo flooding5.02 ft15.5 ft
Coyote C near Buena Park CANo current data
Coyote C below Coyote Ranch Rd near Coyote CANo current data
Coyote C near Gilroy CANo flood stage defined2.88 ft
Coyote C below Coyote Reservoir near San Martin CANo flood stage defined4.56 ft
Coyote C near Alviso CANo flood stage defined1.17 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.