Sacramento River at Hamilton City Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HAMC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

150.2 ft

Moderate Flood

149.2 ft

Minor Flood

147 ft

Action Stage

142 ft

What Floods at Each Level

147.2 ft

Flood Stage - Overflow begins on the East bank of the river in Butte County, from near Wilson Landing Road to Highway 32.

146.8 ft

Water at top of Irvine Finch boat ramp.

145.1 ft

Water inundates Phase 2A restoration area north of Hwy 32 bridge inside of levee; touches toe of levee.

144 ft

County Road 23 in Glenn County closes east of RD 2140 levee as a result of water on roadway.

137.7 ft

West Sacramento Avenue and River Road north of Big Chico Creek flood 1.5 hours after the Hamilton City gage reaches 137.7-138.0 feet.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Jan 1, 1997	150.92 ft	155,300 cfs
Jan 23, 1970	150.8 ft	160,700 cfs
Feb 28, 1983	150.77 ft	159,600 cfs

About This Gauge

NWS LID

HAMC1

River

Sacramento River

County

Glenn, CA

Coordinates

39.7508°N, 121.9978°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Hamilton City?

The Sacramento River at Hamilton 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 Hamilton City?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Hamilton City is 147 feet. Action stage begins at 142 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 149.2 feet, and major flooding at 150.2 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton City gauge located?

The gauge is located in Glenn County, California at coordinates 39.7508°N, 121.9978°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

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>

Sacramento River at Hamilton City Water Level & Flood Stage.