Sacramento River at Red Bluff Diversion Dam
Tehama County, California
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What floods at each level
- 259.6 ft
Extensive flooding problems begin to happen in low lying areas of Red Bluff.
- 257.6 ft
Water starts into the houses on Mary Lane, Howell Street and surrounding streets.
- 256.9 ft
Trailer Park just south of Antelope Avenue (SR-36) bridge on left bank of river starts to take on water. Water is up to the parking lot at city park on right bank of river. High water in Paynes Creek Slough closes Belle Mill Road at Kaer Avenue.
- 256.6 ft
Overflow of east bank of river downstream of gage begins. Housing development in the area is threatened.
- 248.6 ft
The river starts to flow eastward into sand slough on the left bank upstream of the gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 260 ft | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 258.99 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 258.92 ft | — |
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