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Sacramento River at Red Bluff Diversion Dam
Critical Stages
252.5' - Action
255.5' - Flood
257.6' - Moderate
261.6' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:30 AM PST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 239.74 ft
Flow: 3.27 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 11 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 2 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 3 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 5 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 8 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 9 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 11 PM 12/6 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 2 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 3 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 5 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 8 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 9 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 11 AM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 2 PM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 3 PM 12/7 | 239.72 | 3.24 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 5 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 8 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 9 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 11 PM 12/7 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 2 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 3 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 5 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 8 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 9 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 11 AM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 2 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 3 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 5 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 8 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 9 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 11 PM 12/8 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 2 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 3 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 5 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 8 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 9 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 11 AM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 239.71 | 3.22 |
| 2 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 3 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 5 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 8 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 9 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 11 PM 12/9 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 2 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 3 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 5 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 8 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 9 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 11 AM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 2 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 3 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 5 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 8 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 9 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 11 PM 12/10 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 2 AM 12/11 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 3 AM 12/11 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 239.7 | 3.2 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 239.74 | 3.27 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 239.73 | 3.25 |
259.6' -
Extensive flooding problems begin to happen in low lying areas of Red Bluff.
257.6' -
Water starts into the houses on Mary Lane, Howell Street and surrounding streets.
256.9' -
Trailer Park just south of Antelope Avenue (SR-36) bridge on left bank of river starts to take on water. Water is up to the parking lot at city park on right bank of river. High water in Paynes Creek Slough closes Belle Mill Road at Kaer Avenue.
256.6' -
Overflow of east bank of river downstream of gage begins. Housing development in the area is threatened.
248.6' -
The river starts to flow eastward into sand slough on the left bank upstream of the gage.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1997 | 260 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 258.99 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 258.92 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 257.09 |
| Dec 11, 2014 | 255.48 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 254.92 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 254.37 |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 254.18 |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 252.67 |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 252.03 |
| Dec 16, 2015 | 251.2 |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 251.12 |
| Dec 2, 2012 | 250.17 |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 249.62 |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 249.39 |
| Mar 5, 2001 | 248.6 |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 247.76 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 247.24 |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 246.69 |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 246.27 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
