CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

FEATHER RIVER - GRIDLEY (GRIC1)

Latitude: 39.37º N	Longitude: 121.65º W	Elevation: 92 Feet
Location: Butte County in California		River Group: Lower Sacramento

Monitor Stage: 95.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 103.8 Feet

Danger Stage: 104.8 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the California Department of Water Resources. View CA DWR Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2015*	4,052	75.37	May 15, 2015
2014*	3,865	75.27	Jun 19, 2014
2013*	6,000	76.33	Oct 10, 2012
2012*	8,618	77.47	Jul 11, 2012
2011*	39,317	86.39	Mar 20, 2011
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Mar 1929 to Present)
1956	--	102.25**	Dec 23, 1955
1986*	--	100.06	Feb 19, 1986
1997*	--	98.83	Jan 2, 1997
1995*	89,434	94.66	Mar 12, 1995
2006*	76,964	91.97	Jan 3, 2006

* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Peak stage before regulation by Oroville Dam began in 1967 (also old datum)

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ016)

Tonight: Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs around 97. East winds around 10 mph shifting to the south up to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Clear. Lows 59 to 69. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs around 97. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Clear. Lows 60 to 68. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Sunny. Highs around 98.

Friday Night: Clear. Lows 61 to 71.

Saturday through Monday Night: Clear. Highs 98 to 106. Lows 63 to 73.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs around 96.

Impacts - E19 Information
96.0 Feet	Overflow of the east bank begins east of Gridley. This water flows into orchards.
98.2 Feet	General overflow of the east bank south of the gage to near Highway 70 occurs. This floods extensive areas of farm land.
100.0 Feet	Water flows over Highway 70 south of East Gridley Road.
102.3 Feet	East bank overflows from Hamilton Bend to Four Corners and to near Highway 40.
107.2 Feet	Stages above 107.2 feet result in flooding outside the levees. Top of levee.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Sacramento Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

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