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Flood Stage Estimate for

Walnut Creek @ Ygnacio

WCY on Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek

Flood stages have been determined for this stream gauge located

just upstream (south) of Ygnacio Vly Road on Walnut Creek Channel in Walnut Creek.

Gauge Location Link

Flood Stage Report and Maps

Please report flooding location and time:

 Please report Flooding from Walnut Creek including time and location.

 

The plot below shows the latest stage data with horizontal lines

for the gauge stages at locations in the table below.

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FLOOD STAGES

Readings at the gauge that could indicate flooding at the location.

Flooding

Order

Gauge Stage

Flooding Locations

3rd

16.8

Civic Park West Side

2nd

16.3

Civic Drive | Civic Park East Side

1st

12.2

Arroyo Way

How was the flood stage developed?

Computer Model

Existing models were used for this gauge. Flows from existing hydrology points were used in the model. Some of these were estimated using proportion to other return period scenarios.

Certainty of flood stage accuracy?

We have 80% confidence in the model results.

The model was developed from as-built plans of the creek channel as well as LiDAR for the more natural area area around Civic Park. The reaches that are underground from North Broadway under the shoping areas was modeled from plans. Under the shoping area     LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It's a technology that uses laser light to measure distances.

Future Efforts

The FC District may send postcard information to properties along the creek. This could include information on how they can help fine-tune the flood stage by reporting where and when flooding is experienced.

View Walnut Creek @ Ygnacio flood stages: WCY Direct Plot Link.

 Please report Flooding from Walnut Creek including time and location.

Click here for Flood Stage Report and Maps

Date: 5/8/2025 15:54:07

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