Garrapata Creek above Highway 1
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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- Upstream gauge unavailableDownstream gauge unavailableWarning: no valid ratings curve available. Transformations to and from FEET/CFS/KCFS will not happen.No secondary data available. Transformations for Flow data and a secondary Y axis cannot be made at this time.
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Observed (OBS) 06/13/2025 8:15 AM PDTLow Threshold: 0 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 10.2 ft Moderate Flooding 8 ft Minor Flooding 6 ft Action 5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 10.2 - Major Flood Stage. Severe roadbed flooding to local residence access road along Garrapata Creek. Major roadway erosion and/or deposition of flood-borne debris may be occurring. Levees protecting local access road overtopped. Other local coastal drainages may be creating hazardous conditions for those living or traveling along Highway 1 and vicinity, generally between Carmel Highlands and Big Sur.
- 8 - Moderate Flood Stage. Local residence access road on Garrapata Creek inundated by at least 1 foot at lowest spots. Other local coastal drainages may be creating hazardous conditions for those living or traveling along Highway 1 and vicinity, generally between Carmel Highlands and Big Sur.
- 6 - Minor Flood Stage. Local residence access road along Garrapata Creek begins to flood at lowest points. Roadbed erosion may accompany inundation. Other local coastal drainages may be creating hazardous conditions for those living or traveling along Highway 1 and vicinity, generally between Carmel Highlands and Big Sur. NWS will issue and Flash Flood Warning if not yet already issued.
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