Austin Creek near Cazadero, CA
River level and flood forecast · Sonoma County
Normal2.2 ftas of Mon 8 PM
The river is 18.8 ft below flood stage (21 ft).
Flow: 1 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 4 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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An email when the National Weather Service forecasts Austin Creek near Cazadero to flood, when it floods, and when it's over.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 32 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 27 ft |
| Flood stage | 21 ft |
| Action stage | 18.5 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 32 ftMajor Flooding. Riverfront homes severly flooded throughout lower Austin Creek. Austin Creek Road and Cazader Highway flooded. Austin Creek Road bridge backwatered and/or flooded.
- 27 ftModerate Flooding. Many riverfront homes throughout lower Austin Creek flooded or begin to flood, depending on elevation. Water has reached to the top of the wing wall at Austin Creek Road Bridge, and Austin Creek Road and Cazadero Highway begin to flood. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
- 21 ftMinor Flooding. Riverfront properties begin flooding downstream on left bank (southeast) side near Austin Creek Road bridge. Other riverfront and floodplain properties both up and downstream are also likely beginning to flood. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued.
- 18.5 ftAction Stage. Riverfront properties are very close to flooding, with some minor impacts. NWS may issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued.
Up and down the river, and nearby
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Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (AUSC1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.