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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 | |||
2024 |
91,100 |
145.39 |
Feb 20, 2024 |
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 |
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) |
Today: Mostly sunny. Highs 89 to 94. Light winds becoming south up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 62. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 89 to 95. Light winds becoming south up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 61. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 77 to 83. South winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows around 51. Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs 63 to 68. Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to 50. Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs 67 to 73. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Clear. Highs 75 to 80. Lows around 51. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. |
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. |