Is the Pit River flooding?
The Pit River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Pit River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Pit River near Canby CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.00 ft on 8 March 1904, carrying 13,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.21 ft, 12.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit River near Canby CA | No flooding | 2.21 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Pit River below Pit No 1 Ph near Fall River Mills CA | No current data | — | — | — |