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 Today: Sunny. Highs in the 80s to upper 90s. Light winds and becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s. Light winds and becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Monday through Thursday: Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Lows in the upper 50s.

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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