Novato Creek at Novato (USGS)
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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Observed (OBS) 06/14/2025 12:30 PM PDTRecord: 14.5 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 17 ft Moderate Flooding 15.6 ft Minor Flooding 13 ft Action 11 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
- 17 - Major 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 - Moderate Flood Stage. Water has flooded left bank floodplain (north side of creek).
- 13 - Minor 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.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 38.1077, -122.580 |
| RFC | CNRFC |
| State | CA |
| WFO | MTR |
| County | Marin |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 11459500 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.60 ft | on 02-03-1998 |
| 2. | 10.95 ft | on 01-09-1995 |
| 3. | 12.44 ft | on 02-17-1986 |
| 4. | 11.20 ft | on 01-26-1983 |
| 5. | 14.52 ft | on 01-04-1982 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.60 ft | on 02-03-1998 |
| 2. | 10.95 ft | on 01-09-1995 |
| 3. | 12.44 ft | on 02-17-1986 |
| 4. | 11.20 ft | on 01-26-1983 |
| 5. | 14.52 ft | on 01-04-1982 |
| 6. | 11.94 ft | on 02-20-1980 |
| 7. | 10.56 ft | on 01-16-1978 |
| 8. | 10.90 ft | on 01-16-1973 |
| 9. | 11.01 ft | on 01-14-1970 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 14.52 ft | on 01-04-1982 |
| 2. | 13.60 ft | on 02-03-1998 |
| 3. | 12.44 ft | on 02-17-1986 |
| 4. | 11.94 ft | on 02-20-1980 |
| 5. | 11.20 ft | on 01-26-1983 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 14.52 ft | on 01-04-1982 |
| 2. | 13.60 ft | on 02-03-1998 |
| 3. | 12.44 ft | on 02-17-1986 |
| 4. | 11.94 ft | on 02-20-1980 |
| 5. | 11.20 ft | on 01-26-1983 |
| 6. | 11.01 ft | on 01-14-1970 |
| 7. | 10.95 ft | on 01-09-1995 |
| 8. | 10.90 ft | on 01-16-1973 |
| 9. | 10.56 ft | on 01-16-1978 |
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Probability Information
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