Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Mar 1929 to Present)** - Ranked by Flow
1997*
163,000
100.42
Jan 2, 1997
1965
151,000
100.43
Dec 23, 1964
1986*
150,000
100.06
Feb 19, 1986
2017*
129,000
96.37
Feb 14, 2017
1980*
91,000
94.45
Jan 15, 1980
1995*
89,434
94.66
Mar 12, 1995
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Record stage (old datum) of 102.25 occurred on Dec 23,1995 before the construction of Oroville Dam. No estimate of discharge exists for this event.
*** Datum changed from USED to NAVD88 on 10/01/2019. The difference is -0.7 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ016)
Flood Impacts
106.5 Feet
Stages above 106.5 feet result in flooding outside the levees. Top of levee.
101.6 Feet
East bank overflows from Hamilton Bend to Four Corners and to near Hwy 40.
99.3 Feet
Water flows over Hwy 70 south of east Gridley Road.
97.5 Feet
General overflow of the east bank south of the gage to near Hwy 70 occurs. This floods extensive areas of farm land.
95.3 Feet
Overflow of the east bank begins east of Gridley. This water flows into orchards.
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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