Major Flood
91 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
90 ft
Minor Flood
87 ft
Action Stage
74 ft
What Floods at Each Level
93 ft
Top of levee. Stages above this level result in flooding outside the levee. (datum = used)
87 ft
Flood stage.
80 ft
Simpson Lane becomes impassible. Dantoni Road floods. More orchards flood.
79 ft
Simpson Lane floods. Access into and out of Marysville via Simpson Lane bridge is cut off. Orchards within the levee system are flooded.
74 ft
Monitor stage.
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 1, 1997 | 91.64 ft | 161,000 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1964 | 90.15 ft | 180,000 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 86.6 ft | 114,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yuba River above Marysville?
The Yuba River above Marysville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11421000) 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 Yuba River above Marysville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yuba River above Marysville is 87 feet. Action stage begins at 74 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 90 feet, and major flooding at 91 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yuba River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yuba River above Marysville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Yuba River above Marysville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yuba County, California at coordinates 39.1757°N, 121.5250°W. USGS site number: 11421000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Feather River at Boyd's Landing
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey