Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff CA
Is Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff CA flooding right now?
Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff CA measured 2.34 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 24.7 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.34 ft
Streamflow
6,870 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.9 ft on Wed, Feb 28, 1940.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 24.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29.5 ft | 27.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 28.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.9 ft | 1940-02-28 |
| 36.6 ft | 1970-01-24 |
| 35.7 ft | 1983-03-01 |
| 33.28 ft | 1951-12-27 |
| 32.84 ft | 1986-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood C near Cottonwood CA | 7.3 mi | Shasta County |
| Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood CA | 7.9 mi | Shasta County |
| Cow C near Millville CA | 15.1 mi | Shasta County |
| Mill C near Los Molinos CA | 18.3 mi | Tehama County |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn at Sharon Ave Redding CA | 21.9 mi | Shasta 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.