Sacramento River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Sacramento River Levels

May 2 2024

222,764 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-13600.0 cfs (-10.8%) since yesterday
72.72% of normal Low

Total streamflow across the Sacramento River was last observed at 112,310 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 222,764 acre-ft of water today; about 73% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 154,450 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-03-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at 520,700 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Sacramento R A Rio Vista Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 25,000 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Sacramento R A Freeport Ca with a gauge stage of 105.7 ft. This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Sacramento River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,143 ft, the Sacramento R A Delta Ca.

Last Updated 2024-05-01
Streamflow 112,310.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 72.72%
Maximum 520,700.0 cfs
2023-03-15

About the sacramento river


The Sacramento River is a 445-mile-long river that flows through Northern California, starting from the Klamath Mountains and ending at the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It has played a significant role in California's history, serving as a major transportation route during the Gold Rush era. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowmelt and rainfall, with several dams and reservoirs built for flood control and water storage purposes. These include the Shasta Dam, which forms the largest reservoir in California. The river also provides water for agricultural purposes in the Sacramento Valley, known for its rice fields and orchards. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular along the river, with several parks and wildlife refuges located along its banks.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Sacramento R A Delta Ca
USGS 11342000
1760 cfs 6.3 ft -6.88
Sacramento R A Keswick Ca
USGS 11370500
6150 cfs 10.39 ft -9.96
Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca
USGS 11377100
9280 cfs 3.42 ft -9.02
Sacramento R A Colusa Ca
USGS 11389500
11400 cfs 46.5 ft -8.8
Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca
USGS 11390500
11400 cfs 35.28 ft -12.31
Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca
USGS 11447890
13100 cfs 6.21 ft -15.48
Sacramento R A Verona Ca
USGS 11425500
21400 cfs 18.15 ft -8.94
Sacramento R Bl Georgiana Slough Ca
USGS 11447905
9550 cfs 5.97 ft -20.42
Sacramento R A Freeport Ca
USGS 11447650
24900 cfs 105.7 ft -10.11
Sacramento R Deep Water Ship Channel Nr Rio Vista
USGS 11455335
9620 cfs 23.32 ft -7.99
Sacramento R Deep Water Ship Channel Nr Freeport
USGS 11455095
3370 cfs 6.4 ft 20.79
Sacramento R A Rio Vista Ca
USGS 11455420
25000 cfs 4.93 ft 194.46

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Sacramento River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Sacramento River Year Over Year Discharge


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