Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Dec 2000 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1997*
141,500**
260.00**
Jan 02, 1997
2006*
123,171
257.09
Dec 31, 2005
2015*
108,179
255.48
Dec 11, 2014
2023*
106,700
258.92
Mar 15, 2023
2017*
104,251
254.92
Feb 07, 2017
2011*
98,775
254.37
Mar 20, 2011
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Estimated stage/flow from high water marks
*** Datum changed from NGVD29 to NAVD88 on 10/01/2019. The difference is +2.6 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ015)
Flood Impacts
259.6 Feet
Extensive flooding problems begin to happen in low lying areas of Red Bluff.
257.6 Feet
Water starts into the houses on Mary Lane, Howell Street and surrounding streets.
256.9 Feet
Trailer Park just south of Antelope Avenue (SR-36) bridge on left bank of river starts to take on water. Water is up to the parking lot at city park on right bank of river. High water in Paynes Creek Slough closes Belle Mill Road at Kaer Avenue.
256.6 Feet
Overflow of east bank of river downstream of gage begins. Housing development in the area is threatened.
248.6 Feet
The river starts to flow eastward into sand slough on the left bank upstream of the gage.
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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