Please Note: 1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months.
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025*
100,943
213.00
Feb 06, 2025
2024*
89,600
212.32
Feb 19, 2024
2023*
121,600
215.61
Mar 15, 2023
2022*
44,200
205.90
Oct 25, 2021
2021*
13,000
199.60
Feb 3, 2021
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jan 1960 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1983*
176,000**
222.70
Mar 01, 1983
1997*
152,600
221.24
Jan 01, 1997
2017*
136,600
220.02
Feb 18, 2017
1986*
135,500
220.10
Feb 18, 1986
1995*
135,300
220.09
Mar 15, 1995
2006*
134,600
220.04
Dec 31, 2005
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Estimated flow (Not Official)
*** Datum changed from Local to NAVD88 on 10/01/2019. The difference is -3.3 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
Water flows over the B Street levee at Pacific Farms north of town. The water flows south into the northwest section of town. The road to Gerber is closed. Most sections of Tehama are flooded or have water over the roads. On the east side of the river the county park, trailer parks and Pelhams Resort buildings are flooded.
216.7 Feet
3 homes on east side of the river flooded. 2nd Street south of I Street flooded. 4th Street at I Street flooded. 5th Street flooded from Gyle curve to F Street. San Benito Road at RR tracks flooded.
215.7 Feet
Water on streets at south end of the town of Tehama. Trailers at Pehlams Bay begin to flood. Many roads closed: Gyle Road at 5th street, Gyle at RR tracks, Tehama-Vina Road at park, and C Street west of 5th at the dip.
215.3 Feet
Water comes into south end of the town of Tehama on the west bank.
215.0 Feet
Low lying area on west side of river south of the town of Tehama floods.
214.7 Feet
Pelams Resort access road floods.
210.7 Feet
Between 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county park.
209.7 Feet
Flood stage - Road inside trailer park and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of river. No structural damage. Sheriff's office issues advisory. Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of advisory.
206.7 Feet
Water into rv park on east side of river. Tires of trailers get wet.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ015)
Today: A chance of rain early in the morning, then rain in the late morning and afternoon. Breezy. Highs around 48. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 35 to 43. South winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 48. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 38. North winds around 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 48 to 55. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 36.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 58.
Monday Night and Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows around 36. Highs 50 to 58.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 37.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 57.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 39.
New Years Day: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 48.
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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