Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights water level

Name: Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mark West Creek, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

38.70ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM PDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 1.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 38.67 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights is at 38.70 ft, in the normal range.

It is 16.30 ft below the flood stage of 55.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 38.67 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 38.65 ft and 38.70 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Forecast peak: 38.79 ftThursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 55.00 ft, 16.30 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

65.00 ft: Major Flooding. Major roadway inundation on Trenton-Healdburg Road, Wohler Road in the vicinity of Mark West Creek, and Eastside Road. Trenton-Healdsburg Road bridge over Mark West Creek flooded and/or backwatered. Major flooding of lowest vineyards adjacent to channels, of approximately 5-10 feet deep or more. Lower Windsor Creek also likely flooding.
59.00 ft: Moderate Flooding. Trenton-Healdsburg Road begins to flood at lowest spots on right bank (north side). Portions of Wohler Road downstream also likely flooded, including Wohler Road Bridge over Mark West Creek. NWS will issue Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued.
55.00 ft: Minor Flooding. More severe flooding occurring on adjacent agricultural lands and access roads. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued.
50.50 ft: Action Stage. Low-lying floodplain vineyards and agricultural land on both side of channel, mostly downstream of Trenton-Healdsburg Road, begin to flood.
38.70 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 42° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 73° 47° 0.10 in, 21% Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 63° 52° 0.51 in, 32% Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 74° 49° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 79° 48° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 82° 50° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 82° 52° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

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Santa Rosa C A Willowside Road near Santa RosaRiver gauge, Santa Rosa C A Willowside Road	57.75 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	4.2 mi
Laguna De Santa Rosa Creek near SebastopolRiver gauge, Laguna De Santa Rosa Creek	55.48 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	4.9 mi
Dry Creek near Mouth near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Dry Creek	90.9 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	6 mi
Russian R A Johnsons Beach A GuernevilleRiver gauge	4.28 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Santa Rosa C A Santa RosaRiver gauge	23.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	8 mi
Russian River near HealdsburgRiver gauge, Russian River	0.08 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights?

The official flood stage is 55.00 ft. The level is currently 16.30 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM PDT, the water level was 38.70 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

Is Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 38.67 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11466800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.49404, -122.85329 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	38.70 ft	2026-10-20 22:45	Provisional
Flow	1.1 cfs	2026-10-20 22:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights (usgs:11466800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/mark-west-creek-near-mirabel-heights

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer