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SACRAMENTO RIVER - TEHAMA BRIDGE (TEHC1)
Latitude: 40.03º NLongitude: 122.12º WElevation: 213 Feet
Location: Tehama County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: Upper SacramentoRiver Group: Upper Sacramento
Action/Monitor: 206.5 FeetMinor Flood: 209.5 FeetModerate Flood: 216.7 FeetMajor Flood: 217.7 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2023*
121,600
215.61
Mar 15, 2023
2022*
44,200
205.90
Oct 25, 2021
2021*
13,000
199.60
Feb 3, 2021
2020*
28,100
202.84
Jan 26, 2020
2019*
111,900
218.08
Feb 27, 2019
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jan 1960 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1983*
176,000**
222.70
Mar 01, 1983
1997*
152,600
221.24
Jan 01, 1997
2017*
136,600
220.02
Feb 18, 2017
1986*
135,500
220.10
Feb 18, 1986
1995*
135,300
220.09
Mar 15, 1995
2006*
134,600
220.04
Dec 31, 2005
2023*
121,600
215.61
Mar 15, 2023
 * Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
 ** Estimated flow (Not Official)
 *** Datum changed from Local to NAVD88 on 10/01/2019. The difference is -3.3 ft and must be applied to all data before date to convert to NAVD88
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Impacts - E19 Information
217.3 FeetWater flows over the B Street levee at Pacific Farms north of town. The water flows south into the northwest section of town. The road to Gerber is closed. Most sections of Tehama are flooded or have water over the roads. On the east side of the river the county park, trailer parks and Pelhams Resort buildings are flooded.
216.7 Feet3 homes on east side of the river flooded. 2nd Street south of I Street flooded. 4th Street at I Street flooded. 5th Street flooded from Gyle curve to F Street. San Benito Road at RR tracks flooded.
215.7 FeetWater on streets at south end of the town of Tehama. Trailers at Pehlams Bay begin to flood. Many roads closed: Gyle Road at 5th street, Gyle at RR tracks, Tehama-Vina Road at park, and C Street west of 5th at the dip.
215.3 FeetWater comes into south end of the town of Tehama on the west bank.
215.0 FeetLow lying area on west side of river south of the town of Tehama floods.
214.7 FeetPelams Resort access road floods.
210.7 FeetBetween 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county park.
209.7 FeetFlood stage - Road inside trailer park and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of river. No structural damage. Sheriff's office issues advisory. Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of advisory.
206.7 FeetWater into rv park on east side of river. Tires of trailers get wet.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ015)
Today: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs around 57. Light winds.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 45. Light winds.

Wednesday: Rain showers. Highs around 52. South winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Rain showers. Lows 43 to 49. South winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.

Thursday: Rain showers. Highs around 55. Light winds.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows 35 to 43.

Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs around 55.

Friday Night through Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 31 to 41. Highs around 57.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 53. Lows 33 to 41.

Monday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs around 55.
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.