Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16.9 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Highway 16 is closed. The town of Rumsey is cut off due to high water.
17 ft
Highway 16 is closed. The town of Rumsey is cut off due to high water.
14 ft
Cache Creek leaves its banks flooding low lying orchards and farm land around the creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1983 | 17.88 ft | — |
| Feb 22, 1999 | 17.41 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1995 | 17.07 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cache Creek at Rumsey Bridge?
The Cache Creek at Rumsey Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11451800) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cache Creek at Rumsey Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cache Creek at Rumsey Bridge is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.9 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cache Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cache Creek at Rumsey Bridge to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cache Creek at Rumsey Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yolo County, California at coordinates 38.8899°N, 122.2383°W. USGS site number: 11451800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations Courtesy of CA Department of Water Resources