Bear Creek at McKee Road
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/20/2025 9:45 PM PDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/20/2025 10:44 AM PDTRecord: 26.2 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 25.6 ft Moderate Flooding 24.6 ft Minor Flooding 23 ft Action 17 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
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
- 27.2 - On 1/10/23, the 26.18 foot Flood of Record took water up to the top of the levee system at the north end of Morse Drive and Thurman Court. This levee system has since been raised to 27.2 feet.
- 26.18 - Water impacts the bottom of the M Street and G Street Bridges. Water escapes its banks at E South Bear Creek Drive between Glen Avenue and Cameron Lane.Flood of Record - 1/10/2023
- 24.65 - 2nd highest crest from 4/4/2006.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 37.3092, -120.446 |
| RFC | CNRFC |
| State | CA |
| WFO | HNX |
| County | Merced |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | USACOE--Water Resources of the United States |
| COE | Website |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 26.18 ft | on 01-10-2023 |
| 2. | 21.72 ft | on 03-22-2018 |
| 3. | 20.08 ft | on 03-21-2011 |
| 4. | 18.16 ft | on 01-02-2011 |
| 5. | 24.65 ft | on 04-04-2006 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 26.18 ft | on 01-10-2023 | |
| 2. | 21.72 ft | on 03-22-2018 | |
| 3. | 20.08 ft | on 03-21-2011 | |
| 4. | 18.16 ft | on 01-02-2011 | |
| 5. | 24.65 ft | on 04-04-2006 | |
| 6. | 19.16 ft | on 01-09-2005 | |
| 7. | 17.35 ft | on 02-11-1973 | 1 |
| 8. | 16.90 ft | on 03-16-1958 | 1 |
| 9. | 22.90 ft | on 12-25-1955 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 26.18 ft | on 01-10-2023 | |
| 2. | 24.65 ft | on 04-04-2006 | |
| 3. | 22.90 ft | on 12-25-1955 | 1 |
| 4. | 21.72 ft | on 03-22-2018 | |
| 5. | 20.08 ft | on 03-21-2011 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 26.18 ft | on 01-10-2023 | |
| 2. | 24.65 ft | on 04-04-2006 | |
| 3. | 22.90 ft | on 12-25-1955 | 1 |
| 4. | 21.72 ft | on 03-22-2018 | |
| 5. | 20.08 ft | on 03-21-2011 | |
| 6. | 19.16 ft | on 01-09-2005 | |
| 7. | 18.16 ft | on 01-02-2011 | |
| 8. | 17.35 ft | on 02-11-1973 | 1 |
| 9. | 16.90 ft | on 03-16-1958 | 1 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 183.61 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 182.61 ft |
| minor Flooding | 181.01 ft |
| action | 175.01 ft |
| Latest Value | 164.25 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 158.01 ft |
Collaborative Agencies
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