Major Flood
217.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
216.5 ft
Minor Flood
209.5 ft
Action Stage
206.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
217.3 ft
Water flows over the B Street levee at Pacific Farms north of town. The water flows south into the northwest section of town. The road to Gerber is closed. Most sections of Tehama are flooded or have water over the roads. On the east side of the river the county park, trailer parks and Pelhams Resort buildings are flooded.
216.7 ft
3 homes on east side of the river flooded. 2nd Street south of I Street flooded. 4th Street at I Street flooded. 5th Street flooded from Gyle curve to F Street. San Benito Road at RR tracks flooded.
215.7 ft
Water on streets at south end of the town of Tehama. Trailers at Pehlams Bay begin to flood. Many roads closed: Gyle Road at 5th street, Gyle at RR tracks, Tehama-Vina Road at park, and C Street west of 5th at the dip.
215.3 ft
Water comes into south end of the town of Tehama on the west bank.
215 ft
Low lying area on west side of river south of the town of Tehama floods.
214.7 ft
Pelams Resort access road floods.
210.7 ft
Between 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county park.
209.7 ft
Flood stage - Road inside trailer park and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of river. No structural damage. Sheriff's office issues advisory. Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of advisory.
206.7 ft
Water into rv park on east side of river. Tires of trailers get wet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1983 | 222.7 ft | 176,000 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 221.24 ft | 152,600 cfs |
| Feb 17, 1986 | 220.1 ft | 135,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TEHC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Tehama, CA
Coordinates
40.0286°N, 122.1178°W
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What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge?
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What is flood stage for Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge is 209.5 feet. Action stage begins at 206.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 216.5 feet, and major flooding at 217.5 feet.
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Where is the Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tehama County, California at coordinates 40.0286°N, 122.1178°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>