Major Flood
124.8 ft
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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
121.7 ft
Minor Flood
114 ft
Action Stage
110 ft
What Floods at Each Level
114 ft
Designated flood stage left bank.
113.8 ft
Design overflow level for M&T, 3Bs and Goose Lake flood control facilities to divert flood flows into Butte Basin. M&T overflows close River Road from Ord Ferry Road to Chico Road. Ord Ferry Road is already closed.
112 ft
At 112 to 113 feet, water inundates portions of Ord Ferry Road (County Road 32) in Glenn County from CA-45 east to the county line at the Sacramento River.
110.3 ft
Head cuts in 3Bs silt weir start overflow into Butte Basin, flooding dips on Ord Ferry Road west of River Road in Butte County. Persistent flows at or above this level increase flooding in Butte Basin. Ord Ferry Road and additional roads in Glenn and Colusa counties are closed due to flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1940 | 121.7 ft | — |
| Feb 5, 1942 | 121.2 ft | — |
| Dec 10, 1937 | 121.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ORFC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Glenn, CA
Coordinates
39.6281°N, 121.9931°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Ord Ferry?
The Sacramento River at Ord Ferry 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 Ord Ferry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Ord Ferry is 114 feet. Action stage begins at 110 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 121.7 feet, and major flooding at 124.8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?
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Where is the Sacramento River at Ord Ferry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Glenn County, California at coordinates 39.6281°N, 121.9931°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>