Major Flood
55.6 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TISC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
54.6 ft
Minor Flood
51.6 ft
Action Stage
44.1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55.6 ft
Stages above 55.6 feet results in flooding outside the levees. Top of levee.
44.1 ft
Tisdale Weir crest elevation. Overflow begins into the Tisdale Bypass. This water eventually ends up in the Sutter Bypass.
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 29, 1940 | 53.5 ft | — |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 53.1 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Feb 7, 1942 | 52.9 ft | 19,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TISC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Sutter, CA
Coordinates
39.0264°N, 121.8219°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Tisdale Weir?
The Sacramento River at Tisdale Weir 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 Tisdale Weir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Tisdale Weir is 51.6 feet. Action stage begins at 44.1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 54.6 feet, and major flooding at 55.6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?
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Where is the Sacramento River at Tisdale Weir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sutter County, California at coordinates 39.0264°N, 121.8219°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
- Gauge readings currently unavailable.
- 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>