Novato Creek at Novato (USGS), CA
River level and flood forecast · Marin County
The river is 10.2 ft below flood stage (13 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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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 17 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 15.6 ft |
| Flood stage | 13 ft |
| Action stage | 11 ft |
| Record crest (January 4, 1982) | 14.52 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 17 ftMajor Flood Stage. Flood flows expand across floodplain on both sides of channel, with major roadway flooding and inundation of local businesses and homes.
- 15.6 ftModerate Flood Stage. Water has flooded left bank floodplain (north side of creek).
- 13 ftMinor Flood Stage. Water in creek reaches bridge structure and begins backwatering at 7th Street. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.
- 11 ftAction Stage. Water is roughly 2 feet below backwater conditions at 7th Street bridge crossing downstream. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch if not yet already issued.
Highest crests on record
- 14.52 ft — January 4, 1982
- 13.6 ft — February 3, 1998
- 12.44 ft — February 17, 1986
- 11.94 ft — February 20, 1980
- 11.2 ft — January 26, 1983
Recent crests: 13.6 ft (February 3, 1998) · 10.95 ft (January 9, 1995) · 12.44 ft (February 17, 1986) · 11.2 ft (January 26, 1983) · 14.52 ft (January 4, 1982)
Up and down the river, and nearby
- Corte Madera Creek at Ross, CA
- Lagunitas Creek at Samuel P. Taylor State Park, CA
- Lagunitas Creek near Pt. Reyes Station, CA
- Olema Creek at Vedanta Bridge, CA
- Nathanson Creek at Sonoma, CA
- Walker Creek (Marin) near Marshall, CA
- Sonoma Creek at Agua Caliente, CA
- Redwood Creek (Marin County) above Highway 1 Bridge at Muir Beach, CA
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (NVCC1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.