Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Record flood stage - expect disastrous flooding throughout southwest Modoc and northwest Lassen counties. 13000 cfs
13 ft
Expect disastrous flooding throughout southwest Modoc and northwest Lassen counties. 9300 cfs
11 ft
Expect major flooding in Canby and Lookout in southwest Modoc county and northwest Lassen county. 6600 cfs
10 ft
Expect major flooding in Bieber, Nubieber, and throughout northwest Lassen county 5400 cfs
9.5 ft
Expect significant flooding in southwest Modoc and northwest Lassen counties. 4900 cfs
9 ft
Expect moderate flooding in Canby and Lookout in Modoc County and Bieber and Nubieber in Lassen County 4300 cfs
8.5 ft
Flood stage - Expect minor flooding in Canby Lookout Bieber and Nubieber California and throughout southwest Modoc and northwest Lassen Counties. 4300 CFS
7.5 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding from Canby in Modoc County down to Beiber and throughout northwest Lassen County 2900 CFS
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1904 | 15 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 12.87 ft | 9,180 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 11.82 ft | 7,280 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pit River near Canby?
The Pit River near Canby gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11348500) 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 Pit River near Canby?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pit River near Canby is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pit River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pit River near Canby 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 Pit River near Canby gauge located?
The gauge is located in Modoc County, California at coordinates 41.4060°N, 120.9277°W. USGS site number: 11348500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: South Fk Pit River near Likely
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey