Major Flood
100.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BTCC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
99.5 ft
Minor Flood
97 ft
Action Stage
88.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
100.5 ft
Stages above 100.5 feet result in major flooding. Top of levee.
97 ft
Water begins to flow into the orchards on the west bank of the river. Water is still contained inside the levees.
96.5 ft
Water begins to flow into the orchards on the west bank of the river. Water is still contained inside the levees.
89.9 ft
Overbank flow of the east bank begins upstream of the gage. Water flows into Butte Basin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 1942 | 96.87 ft | 170,000 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1958 | 96.7 ft | 160,000 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1983 | 95.89 ft | 157,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BTCC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Glenn, CA
Coordinates
39.4577°N, 121.9941°W
Get Flood Alerts for Sacramento River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Butte City?
The Sacramento River at Butte City gauge is maintained by USGS 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 at Butte City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Butte City is 97 feet. Action stage begins at 88.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 99.5 feet, and major flooding at 100.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sacramento River at Butte City 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 at Butte City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Glenn County, California at coordinates 39.4577°N, 121.9941°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Sacramento River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations Courtesy of CA Department of Water Resources
- 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>
- Gauge readings are temporarily unavailable.