RIVER GAUGE · SACRAMENTO RIVER
Sacramento River at Hamilton City
Glenn County, California
Water level127.94 ft
Flow5,280 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action142 ft
Minor flood147 ft
Moderate flood149.2 ft
Major flood150.2 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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