CNRFC Daily Briefing

CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Thu Nov 12, 2026 at 08:56 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

Dry conditions through this evening as high pressure exits to the east.
A pair of upper lows moving in from the Gulf of Alaska will bring more widespread precipitation to the region Friday into Saturday and again Sunday/Monday.
Minor rises expected along rivers in northern CA begining Friday.
Additional minor rises are expected next week as more precipitation moves accross the area.
Rio Vista is expected to reach action stage the next couple of days due to high tides.

Confidence: High today, Medium/Low Friday Onward

Staffing Level: Normal

Detailed Hydrometeorological Discussion: www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/discussion

River Guidance Points Forecast Above Specified Stage Definitions (Select NWS ID for Specified Graphical RVF)

NWS ID		River / Creek	Gage / Station	Action	Minor Flood	Moderate Flood	Major Flood	Latest Observed Stage / Flow	Latest Observed Date / Time		Max Forecast Stage / Flow
RVBC1		SACRAMENTO	RIO VISTA	7.4	11.9	20.4	21.4	5.54 / NA	11/12 10:00 AM PST		7.70 / NA
NOTE Stage is presented in "Feet" while Flow (Storage at CLKC1) is presented in "cfs" ("Acre-Feet").

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