Major Flood
44 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
43 ft
Minor Flood
39.5 ft
Action Stage
32 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Stages above 44.0 feet result in flooding outside the levees. Top of levee.
37.3 ft
At 5.3 feet of overflow Egbert Tract floods.
33.1 ft
At one foot of overflow, the river road to Woodland is closed due to flooding.
32 ft
Fremont Weir crest elevation. Overflow begins into the Yolo Bypass flooding agricultural lands.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1997 | 42.47 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1986 | 41.7 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 39.98 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FMWC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Yolo, CA
Coordinates
38.7594°N, 121.6664°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Fremont Weir?
The Sacramento River at Fremont Weir 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 Fremont Weir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Fremont Weir is 39.5 feet. Action stage begins at 32 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 44 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?
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Where is the Sacramento River at Fremont Weir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yolo County, California at coordinates 38.7594°N, 121.6664°W. 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
- <a href= "http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/datum_change2016.html"> Crests prior to 10/1/2016 are in an old datum. Datum change to NAVD88 occurred 10/1/2016. See link for correction value.</a>