Major Flood
190 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
189.5 ft
Minor Flood
183 ft
Action Stage
180 ft
What Floods at Each Level
189.9 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring. The Corning to Vina Road (South Avenue) is closed due to flooding. Water pools in orchards and on agricultural land on the east flood plain along the road. RV Park is flooded.
188.9 ft
Water leaves the established river channel and floods low lying areas along the Sacramento River. RV Park south of the bridge and on left bank of river is completely impacted and closed.
185.9 ft
South Avenue is flooded and closed. RV Park south of the bridge and on left bank of river experiences more flooding with RV Park office, spaces 1-14, 34-52, and 62-72 impacted.
184.9 ft
South Avenue starts to flood east of the river.
183.9 ft
Tehama County Park on left bank of river is closed due to flooding. Water is up to the top steps of the recreation center at the RV Park south of the bridge and on left bank of river with spaces 15-33 taking on water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1970 | 191.5 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1983 | 191.27 ft | 177,800 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1964 | 190.94 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
VWBC1
River
Sacramento River
County
Tehama, CA
Coordinates
39.9089°N, 122.0925°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacramento River at Vina-Woodson Bridge?
The Sacramento River at Vina-Woodson Bridge 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 Vina-Woodson Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River at Vina-Woodson Bridge is 183 feet. Action stage begins at 180 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 189.5 feet, and major flooding at 190 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?
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Where is the Sacramento River at Vina-Woodson Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tehama County, California at coordinates 39.9089°N, 122.0925°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>