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Latitude: 39.75º N | Longitude: 122.00º W | Elevation: 125 Feet | |||
Location: Glenn County in California | Bulletin Group: Upper Sacramento | River Group: Upper Sacramento |
Action/Monitor: 142.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 147.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 149.2 Feet | Major Flood: 150.2 Feet |
Observed Data Credit | |
![]() | Raw streamflow data is provided by the California Department of Water Resources. |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2023 |
105,300 |
146.79 |
Mar 15, 2023 |
2022 |
47,500 |
137.98 |
Oct 25, 2021 |
2021 |
13,300 |
130.71 |
Jan 29, 2021 |
2020 |
28,100 |
134.20 |
Jan 27, 2020 |
2019 |
117,800 |
147.87 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - January 1927 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1986 |
160,900 |
150.53 |
Feb 18, 1986
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1970 |
160,700 |
150.80 |
Jan 24, 1970
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1983 |
159,600 |
150.77 |
Mar 1, 1983 |
1997 |
155,300 |
150.92 |
Jan 2, 1997 |
1995 |
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150.65 |
Jan 10, 1995
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* 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 |
Location Photographs | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Flood Impacts | |
147.2 Feet | Overflow begins on the east bank of the river, 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. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ016) |
Tonight: Clear. Lows 31 to 39. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Sunday: Sunny. Highs around 56. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Sunday Night: Clear. Lows 30 to 36. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Monday: Widespread frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs around 55. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Monday Night: Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows 30 to 36. North winds up to 10 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs around 53. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows around 37. Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Rain showers. Highs 46 to 52. Lows 36 to 44. Thursday: Rain showers. Highs 49 to 55. Thursday Night: Rain showers. Lows 39 to 47. Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 58. Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 44. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs around 57. |
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. |