Is the Pilarcitos Creek flooding?

California · 3 gauges · California river levels

The Pilarcitos Creek is tracked by 3 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 Pilarcitos Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 Pilarcitos C below Stone Dam near Hillsborough CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.66 ft on 10 January 2017, carrying 408 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1998 (28 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.04 ft, 2.6 ft below that record.

Drains 7 sq mi · gauge elevation 459 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pilarcitos C below Spillway near Hillsborough CANo flood stage defined2.53 ft
Pilarcitos C above Stone Dam near Hillsborough CANo flood stage defined1.16 ft
Pilarcitos C below Stone Dam near Hillsborough CANo flood stage defined5.04 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.