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Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough
California — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Sutter County, California on the Sacramento River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 11390500, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

56.1 ft

Minor Flood

52.7 ft

Action Stage

47.59999847412109 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

56.1 ft

TOP OF LEVEE. STAGES ABOVE 56.1 FEET RESULTS IN FLOODING OUTSIDE THE LEVEES.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

11390500

NWS LID

WLKC1

River

Sacramento River

County

Sutter, CA

Coordinates

39.0100°N, 121.8236°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough?

The Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11390500) 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 below Wilkins Slough?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough is 52.7 feet. Action stage begins at 47.59999847412109 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at 56.1 feet.

How do I get alerts when Sacramento River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough gauge located?

The gauge is located in Sutter County, California at coordinates 39.0100°N, 121.8236°W. USGS site number: 11390500. 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 U.S. Geological Survey