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SwedenSacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff water level
River gauge, Sacramento River, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6,730 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.99 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 09:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:18 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff, where the gauge shows 1.96 ft.
It is 25.04 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.99 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 09:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.91 ft – 2.00 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 38.90 ftFebruary 28, 1940
- Forecast peak
- 2.04 ftThursday, October 22 at 06:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 27.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 29.50 ft
- Adobe Road at Surrey Village is flooded and closed. Approximately 200 homes are isolated. Homes begin to flood along Fisher Road on the east side of the river..
- 27.00 ft
- Overflow of the east bank begins upstream of gage.
- 1.96 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.90 ft | February 28, 1940 |
| 2 | 36.60 ft | January 24, 1970 |
| 3 | 35.70 ft | March 1, 1983 |
| 4 | 33.28 ft | December 27, 1951 |
| 5 | 32.84 ft | February 16, 1986 |
| 6 | 32.47 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 7 | 30.63 ft | March 15, 1995 |
| 8 | 30.62 ft | January 1, 1997 |
| 9 | 30.09 ft | December 31, 2005 |
| 10 | 29.84 ft | December 20, 1981 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Sacramento River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento River below Wilkins Slough near GrimesRiver gauge, Sacramento River | 27.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 90 mi |
| Sacramento River above Delta Cross ChannelRiver gauge, Sacramento River | 6.32 ft | No reference yet | −0.16 ft | 145 mi |
| Sacramento River below Georgiana SloughRiver gauge, Sacramento River | 6.27 ft | No reference yet | +0.11 ft | 146 mi |
| Sacramento River below Walnut Grove Branch A Walnut GroveRiver gauge, Sacramento River | 16.90 ft | No reference yet | −0.21 ft | 146 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek near CottonwoodRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 70.3 cfs | Low | −2.6 cfs | 7 mi |
| Battle Creek below Coleman Fish Hatchery near CottonwoodRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 220 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Cow Creek near MillvilleRiver gauge, Cow Creek | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Mill Creek near Los MolinosRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 106 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Canal at Sharon Ave ReddingRiver gauge, Anderson-Cottonwood Id Canal | 218 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Deer Creek near VinaRiver gauge, Deer Creek | 96.2 cfs | Normal | +1.9 cfs | 23 mi |
| Clear Creek near IgoRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 293 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Elder Creek near PaskentaRiver gauge, Elder Creek | 4.1 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 25.04 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 1.96 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff?
The highest level on record is 38.90 ft on February 28, 1940.
Is Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.99 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 09:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11377100(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.28846, -122.18663(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.96 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,730 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff (usgs:11377100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/sacramento-river-above-bend-bridge-near-red-bluff
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