Major Flood
106.6 ft
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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
105.6 ft
Minor Flood
103 ft
Action Stage
94 ft
What Floods at Each Level
106.5 ft
Stages above 106.5 feet result in flooding outside the levees. Top of levee.
101.6 ft
East bank overflows from Hamilton Bend to Four Corners and to near Hwy 40.
99.3 ft
Water flows over Hwy 70 south of east Gridley Road.
97.5 ft
General overflow of the east bank south of the gage to near Hwy 70 occurs. This floods extensive areas of farm land.
95.3 ft
Overflow of the east bank begins east of Gridley. This water flows into orchards.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1940 | 101.55 ft | — |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 100.43 ft | 151,000 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 100.06 ft | 150,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Feather River at Gridley?
The Feather River at Gridley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11407150) 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 Feather River at Gridley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Feather River at Gridley is 103 feet. Action stage begins at 94 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 105.6 feet, and major flooding at 106.6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Feather River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Feather River at Gridley 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 Feather River at Gridley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butte County, California at coordinates 39.3666°N, 121.6472°W. USGS site number: 11407150. 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 CA Department of Water Resources, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Crests prior to 10/1/2019 are in an old datum. Datum change to NAVD88 occurred on 10/1/2019.<a href="http://cdec.water.ca.gov/reportapp/javareports?name=datum_change_2019.pdf"> See LINK for correction value.</a>