Is the Piru Creek flooding?

California · 3 gauges · California river levels

The Piru 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 Piru Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 Piru Creek above Lake Piru CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.60 ft on 25 February 1969, carrying 31,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (71 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.96 ft, 15.6 ft below that record.

Drains 372 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,062 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Piru Creek above Lake Piru CANo flooding2.96 ft12.8 ft
Piru Creek below Santa Felicia Dam CANo flooding4.90 ft10 ft
Piru C above Frenchmans Flat CANo current data
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.