Bear River near Wheatland CA
Is Bear River near Wheatland CA flooding right now?
Bear River near Wheatland CA measured -0.27 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 24.3 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-0.27 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 33.1 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.28 ft on Sat, Dec 31, 2005.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32.1 ft | 32.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 33.1 ft | 33.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.28 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 23.72 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 23.71 ft | 2017-01-11 |
| 22.83 ft | 1950-11-21 |
| 21.6 ft | 1986-02-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dry C near Wheatland CA | 2.4 mi | Yuba County |
| Yuba River near Marysville CA | 13.7 mi | Yuba County |
| Deer C near Smartsville CA | 17.1 mi | Nevada County |
| Sacramento River a Verona CA | 18.7 mi | Sutter County |
| Dry C a Vernon St Bridge a Roseville CA | 19.3 mi | Placer County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.