Major Flood
31 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
29.5 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.5 ft
Adobe Road at Surrey Village is flooded and closed. Approximately 200 homes are isolated. Homes begin to flood along Fisher Road on the east side of the river.
27 ft
Overflow of the east bank begins upstream of gage.
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 | 38.9 ft | 291,000 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1970 | 36.6 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1983 | 35.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDBC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Tehama, CA
Coordinates
40.2885°N, 122.1867°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacramento River above Bend Bridge?
The Sacramento River above Bend Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11377100) 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 Sacramento River above Bend Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River above Bend Bridge is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29.5 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sacramento River above Bend 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 Sacramento River above Bend Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tehama County, California at coordinates 40.2885°N, 122.1867°W. USGS site number: 11377100. 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers