Sacramento River a Colusa CA
Is Sacramento River a Colusa CA flooding right now?
Sacramento River a Colusa CA measured 40.27 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 29.7 ft below its 70 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
40.27 ft
Streamflow
4,930 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 70 ft, with major flooding at 73 ft. The highest crest on record was 69.2 ft on Sun, Feb 8, 1942.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 63 ft | 22.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 70 ft | 29.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 72 ft | 31.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 73 ft | 32.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 69.2 ft | 1942-02-08 |
| 68.83 ft | 1997-01-03 |
| 68.55 ft | 2025-02-07 |
| 68.5 ft | 1983-03-04 |
| 68.33 ft | 2019-03-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough near Grimes CA | 16.9 mi | Colusa County |
| Bear C above Holsten Chimney Cyn near Rumsey CA | 25.5 mi | Colusa County |
| Yuba River near Marysville CA | 25.5 mi | Yuba County |
| Cache C a Rumsey CA | 25.7 mi | Yolo County |
| Nf Cache C near Clearlake Oaks CA | 30.1 mi | Lake 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.