Major Flood
18 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 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.2 ft
Water floods houses in Wilton. The south bank levee near Wilton is overtopped.
12 ft
Water flows on to the road near Wilton.
8 ft
Low lying lands along the river begin to flood.
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 2, 1997 | 18.54 ft | 93,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 16.83 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1907 | 16.3 ft | 71,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MHBC1
River
Cosumnes River
County
Sacramento, CA
Coordinates
38.5002°N, 121.0452°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar?
The Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11335000) 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 Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cosumnes River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar 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 Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sacramento County, California at coordinates 38.5002°N, 121.0452°W. USGS site number: 11335000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey