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Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge
Critical Stages
206.5' - Action
209.5' - Flood
216.5' - Moderate
217.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:00 AM PST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 197.45 ft
Flow: 5.56 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 11 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 2 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 3 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 5 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 8 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 9 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 11 PM 12/6 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 2 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 3 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 5 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 197.43 | 5.51 |
| 8 AM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 9 AM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 11 AM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 2 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 3 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 5 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 8 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 9 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 11 PM 12/7 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 2 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 3 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 5 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 8 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 9 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 11 AM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 2 PM 12/8 | 197.42 | 5.49 |
| 3 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 5 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 8 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 9 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 11 PM 12/8 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 2 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 3 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 5 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 8 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 9 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 11 AM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 2 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 3 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 5 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 8 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 9 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 11 PM 12/9 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 2 AM 12/10 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 3 AM 12/10 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 197.41 | 5.47 |
| 5 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 8 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 9 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 11 AM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 2 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 3 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 5 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 8 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 9 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 11 PM 12/10 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 2 AM 12/11 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 3 AM 12/11 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 197.4 | 5.45 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 197.45 | 5.56 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 197.44 | 5.54 |
217.3' -
Water flows over the B Street levee at Pacific Farms north of town. The water flows south into the northwest section of town. The road to Gerber is closed. Most sections of Tehama are flooded or have water over the roads. On the east side of the river the county park, trailer parks and Pelhams Resort buildings are flooded.
216.7' -
3 homes on east side of the river flooded. 2nd Street south of I Street flooded. 4th Street at I Street flooded. 5th Street flooded from Gyle curve to F Street. San Benito Road at RR tracks flooded.
215.7' -
Water on streets at south end of the town of Tehama. Trailers at Pehlams Bay begin to flood. Many roads closed: Gyle Road at 5th street, Gyle at RR tracks, Tehama-Vina Road at park, and C Street west of 5th at the dip.
215.3' -
Water comes into south end of the town of Tehama on the west bank.
215' -
Low lying area on west side of river south of the town of Tehama floods.
214.7' -
Pelams Resort access road floods.
210.7' -
Between 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county park.
209.7' -
Flood stage - Road inside trailer park and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of river. No structural damage. Sheriff's office issues advisory. Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of advisory.
206.7' -
Water into rv park on east side of river. Tires of trailers get wet.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1983 | 222.7 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 221.24 |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 220.1 |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 220.09 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 220.09 |
| Mar 9, 1995 | 219.59 |
| Dec 11, 2014 | 218.74 |
| Jan 14, 1995 | 218.6 |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 218.51 |
| Mar 24, 1993 | 218.36 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 218.17 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | 218.08 |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 218.01 |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 217.59 |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 217.36 |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 216.82 |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 216.59 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 216.59 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 215.61 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | 215.46 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
