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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) |
Today: Mostly cloudy. Highs 62 to 68. Southeast winds up to 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows around 47. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 63. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 46 to 52. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs 62 to 67. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 48. Monday: Sunny, warmer. Highs 76 to 82. Monday Night through Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 57. Highs 76 to 84. Wednesday through Thursday: Clear. Highs 83 to 90. Lows 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. |