Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jan 1912 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1986*
108,800
30.68
Feb 19, 1986
1997*
107,600
30.38
Mar 3, 1997
1951*
104,000
30.14
Nov 21, 1950
1909
103,000
29.60**
Jan 17, 1909
2006*
101,262
27.70
Dec 25, 2005
1965*
99,700
29.36
Dec 25, 1964
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
** Stage of record prior to regulation by Shasta Dam began in 1943
*** Datum changed from NGVD29 to NAVD88 on 10/01/2016. Difference is +2.37 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ017)
Flood Impacts
36.4 Feet
Stages above 36.4 feet result in major flooding outside levees. Top of levee.
21.4 Feet
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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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