Water District Updates
Last Updated: Mar-18-2010 09:05
Weather / Hydrologic Assessment and Strategic Update Plan

OPAU Status: Assessment

EOC Status: CLOSED

Watershed DOC Status: CLOSED

WX Forecast: Dry and mild conditions will likely continue through the end of next weekend before the next chance for rain arrives.

NWS Santa Clara County Flood Statements / Advisories / Watches / Warnings: None.

Recorded Precipitation (inches): In the last 24 hours-
Lower Elevations: 0.0
Higher Elevations: 0.0

Streamflow Levels of Note:
Creeks are below levels of concern.

Water Supply Operations Summary: Minor releases are being made from Guadalupe Reservoir because of operating restrictions. All other releases from reservoirs are for water supply and environmental purposes.

Reservoir Storage Levels of Note:
Total reservoir storage increased by 138 acre feet in the past 24 hours.
Total reservoir storage is at 72.2% of capacity at spillway crest.
Total reservoir storage is at 92.6% of restricted capacity.
Current total storage is about 106% of the average (20-year) total storage for March.

All reservoirs, with the exception of Coyote, are below DSOD restrictions. Minor flood releases at Chesbro and Stevens Creek reservoirs will likely continue this week. None of the reservoirs are expected to spill within the 7-day forecast period.

Watershed Operations Status:
The DOC is closed.

Field Operations Update

Watershed field crews will monitor and respond to known trouble spots as well as any reported problems.

Sandbag sites stocked

The water district's sandbag sites are open and will be monitored and stocked when necessary. Locations are listed on the district's website.

Overnight monitoring
No report.

Interagency coordination
No update.

Public information
Information on district activities, including sandbags, is being disseminated to the community through the main telephone switchboard, watershed hotline, news media inquires and the water district's web site.

Through its large-scale flood protection projects and annual stream maintenance activities the water district works year-round to prepare local waterways to carry floodwaters away from homes and businesses. However, blocked storm drains, downed trees and other creek blockages can cause small scale flooding in neighborhood areas.

Residents are encouraged to make sure their storm drain inlets are clear of leaves and other blockages so that rainwater can flow into the storm drain system, rather than backing up and causing street flooding.

Residents who spot downed trees or other creek blockages are encouraged to report that information to the water district's watershed hotline (408) 265-2607 ext. 2378 during business hours or use the Access Valley Water online reporting system at www.valleywater.org

Residents are advised that sandbags are most effective when used to prevent flooding from one-foot-or-less of water from entering a home or business through doorways and garage door openings; and are cautioned to take only 20 to 30 bags per vehicle.

Sandbag sites run by the water district cities or the county, are operated on the honor system as a flood protection service to residents. The bags are not meant for use in construction or gardening activities.

Next Scheduled Update: Monday, Mar. 22, 2010 at 9:00 am unless conditions change.

Updated by OPAU staff (Kassab) Water Levels:

Coyote Watershed:
No problems reported.

Guadalupe Watershed:
No problems reported.

Lower Peninsula Watershed:
No problems reported.

Uvas and Llagas Watershed:
No problems reported.

West Valley Watershed:
No problems reported.