CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

UPPER PENITENCIA CREEK - PIEDMOND ROAD (UPCC1)

Latitude: 37.39º N	Longitude: 121.84º W	Elevation: 205 Feet
Location: Santa Clara County in California		Bulletin Group: Central Coast		River Group: South Bay

Action/Monitor: 6.5 Feet

Minor Flood: 8.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 9.0 Feet

Major Flood: 10.5 Feet

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Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. View Santa Clara Valley Water District Data for this station location.

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Flood Impacts
10.5 Feet	Major Flood Stage. Sustained flooding would cause floodwaters to move north westerly towards Capitol and I-680, as well as south westerly toward McKee Road. I-680 at risk of flooding under the McKee and Alum Rock interchanges. Downstream of I-680, floodwaters move southwards toward Lower Silver Creek, and northwards following parallel to Coyote Creek, south of Lundy Avenue. Water may move further north toward Milpitas, crossing Montague Expwy and following Capitol Avenue toward I-880.
9.0 Feet	Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding may occur along Penitencia Creek Road with overbanking occurring at multiple locations, mostly spilling southward upstream of Capitol Avenue. The Commodore neighborhood may experience flooding. Neighborhood south of Educational Park Drive floods. Flea Market and surrounding area along Berryessa Creek at risk. Significant overbanking may occur on both sides of the Creek, sheet flowing and ponding against I-680 if flooding is sustained.
8.0 Feet	Minor Flood Stage. Bridges and surrounding areas near Mabury Road, Educational Park Drive, and King Road at risk. Neighborhood streets around Commodore Drive and Cape Horn Court at risk, as well as flow onto Educational Park Drive. Overbanking may occur near Noble Ave along Penitencia Creek Road. Baseball field and parking lot near KIPP Collegiate / Independence High School may flood.
6.5 Feet	Monitor Stage. Culvert debris can adversely affect capacity at Mabury Road and Educational Park Drive.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ513)

rest of Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph and becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph and becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.

Tuesday Night through Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.

Thursday and Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows around 50.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS San Francisco Bay Area-Monterey Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

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