RIVER GAUGE · FEATHER RIVER
Feather River at Nicolaus
Sutter County, California
Water level21.15 ft
Flow2,590 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action39 ft
Minor flood47 ft
Moderate flood48 ft
Major flood53.4 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 53.4 ft
Stages above 53.4 feet result in flooding outside of the levees. Top of levee.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1955 | 51.6 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 51.55 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1940 | 50.75 ft | -9,999 cfs |
More on Feather River
UpstreamFeather River at Boyd's Landing
DownstreamSacramento River at Verona
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