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*
114,342
185.00
Feb 06, 2025
2024*
104,000
183.77
Feb 19, 2024
2023*
128,400
186.59
Mar 15, 2023
2022*
49,400
176.33
Oct 25, 2021
2021*
13,200
168.77
Feb 3, 2021
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jan 1945 to Present)** - Ranked by Stage
1970*
--
191.50***
Jan 24, 1970
1983*
177,800
191.27***
Mar 1, 1983
1963*
--
190.94***
Dec 23, 1964
1974*
157,000
190.36***
Jan 16, 1974
1995*
--
189.62
Jan 10, 1995
1997*
158,800
189.56
Jan 01, 1997
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Flood flows measured by staff gauge back to 1900
*** Old Datum. The difference is -3.0 ft and must be applied to data to convert from NGVD29 to NAVD88
**** Datum changed from USED to NAVD88 on 10/01/2019. The difference is -0.1 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
Extensive flooding is occurring. The Corning to Vina Road (South Avenue) is closed due to flooding. Water pools in orchards and on agricultural land on the east flood plain along the road. RV Park is flooded.
188.9 Feet
Water leaves the established river channel and floods low lying areas along the Sacramento River. RV Park south of the bridge and on left bank of river is completely impacted and closed.
185.9 Feet
South Avenue is flooded and closed. RV Park south of the bridge and on left bank of river experiences more flooding with RV Park office, spaces 1-14, 34-52, and 62-72 impacted.
184.9 Feet
South Avenue starts to flood east of the river.
183.9 Feet
Tehama County Park on left bank of river is closed due to flooding. Water is up to the top steps of the recreation center at the RV Park south of the bridge and on left bank of river with spaces 15-33 taking on water.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ015)
Tonight: A chance of rain early in the evening, then rain in the late evening and overnight. Lows 45 to 52. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday: Rain likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 53. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday Night: Rain, breezy. Lows 47 to 52. Southeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 45 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Rain, windy. Highs around 53. South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Saturday Night: Rain, breezy. Lows 45 to 51. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Sunday: Rain. Highs around 51.
Sunday Night: Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 47.
Monday: Rain. Highs around 48.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around 41.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs around 51. Lows around 40.
Wednesday through Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs 45 to 50. Lows around 38.
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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