CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SACRAMENTO RIVER - RED BLUFF (RDBC1)

Latitude: 40.15º N	Longitude: 122.20º W	Elevation: 231 Feet
Location: Tehama County in California		River Group: Upper Sacramento

Monitor Stage: 250.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 253.0 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*	108,313	255.48	Dec 11, 2014
2014*	30,800	243.50	Mar 4, 2014
2013*	71,300	250.17	Dec 2, 2012
2012*	40,869	245.23	Mar 28, 2012
2011*	98,404	254.18	Mar 20, 2011
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Dec 2000 to Present)
1997*	141,500**	260.00**	Jan 02, 1997
2006*	123,171	257.09	Dec 31, 2005
2015*	108,179	255.48	Dec 11, 2014
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Estimated stage/flow from high water marks

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ015)

Tonight: Clear. Lows 62 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 97 to 103. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Clear. Lows 64 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs 97 to 102. East winds around 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Clear. Lows 63 to 69. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Friday: Sunny. Highs 98 to 104.

Friday Night: Clear. Lows 66 to 72.

Saturday through Monday Night: Clear. Highs 101 to 107. Lows 66 to 75.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 96 to 102.

Impacts - E19 Information
246.0 Feet	The river starts to flow eastward into Sand Slough on the left bank upstream of the gage.
254.0 Feet	Overflow of east bank of river downstream of gage begins. Housing development in the area is threatened.
254.3 Feet	The trailer house at the south end of Idle Wheels Trailer Park start to take water. Water is up to the parking lot at City Park. Paynes Creek Slough closes Bell Mill Road at Kaer Avenue.
255.0 Feet	Water starts into the houses on Mary Lane, Howell Street, and surrounding streets.
257.0 Feet	Extensive flooding problems begin to happen in low lying areas of Red Bluff.

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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