Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Nov 1931 to Present) - Ranked by Stage
1956
357,000
51.60
Dec 23, 1955
1965
281,000
51.55
Dec 23, 1964
1940
--
50.75
Mar 30, 1940
1997*
--
50.40
Jan 2, 1997
1986*
--
49.10
Feb 20, 1986
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Record flow since regulation by Oroville Dam began in 1967
*** Datum changed from NGVD29 to NAVD88 on 10/01/2016. The difference is -1.15 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ017)
Flood Impacts
53.4 Feet
Stages above 53.4 feet result in flooding outside of the levees. Top of levee.
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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