Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - January 1927 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1986
160,900
150.53
Feb 18, 1986
1970
160,700
150.80
Jan 24, 1970
1983
159,600
150.77
Mar 1, 1983
1997
155,300
150.92
Jan 2, 1997
1995
152,460**
150.65
Jan 10, 1995
1974
147,000
149.50
Jan 17, 1974
* Datum changed from USED to NAVD88 on 10/01/2019. The difference is -0.8 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
** Estimated
Flood Stage - Overflow begins on the East bank of the river in Butte County, from near Wilson Landing Road to Highway 32.
146.8 Feet
Water at top of Irvine Finch boat ramp.
145.1 Feet
Water inundates Phase 2A restoration area north of Hwy 32 bridge inside of levee; touches toe of levee.
144.0 Feet
County Road 23 in Glenn County closes east of RD 2140 levee as a result of water on roadway.
137.7 Feet
West Sacramento Avenue and River Road north of Big Chico Creek flood 1.5 hours after the Hamilton City gage reaches 137.7-138.0 feet.
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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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