SACRAMENTO RIVER

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Total streamflow across the Sacramento River was last observed at 146,300 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 290,183 acre-ft of water today; about 85% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 171,680 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-02-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at 550,980 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Sacramento R A Rio Vista Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 65,200 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Sacramento R A Freeport Ca with a gauge stage of 107.75 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.

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River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-14
Discharge Volume 290,183 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 146,300.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -14750.0 cfs (-9.16%)
Percent of Normal 85.22%
Maximum 550,980.0 cfs
2025-02-15
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Sacramento R A Delta Ca
USGS 11342000 		1430 cfs 5.97 ft -22.7
Sacramento R A Keswick Ca
USGS 11370500 		7170 cfs 11.18 ft -12.56
Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca
USGS 11377100 		9700 cfs 3.82 ft -16.38
Sacramento R A Colusa Ca
USGS 11389500 		13700 cfs 48.8 ft 11.38
Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca
USGS 11390500 		13500 cfs 37.53 ft 14.41
Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca
USGS 11447890 		19700 cfs 7.1 ft 15.88
Sacramento R A Verona Ca
USGS 11425500 		29600 cfs 21.88 ft 8.03
Sacramento R Bl Georgiana Slough Ca
USGS 11447905 		13300 cfs 6.83 ft 19.82
Sacramento R A Freeport Ca
USGS 11447650 		38200 cfs 107.75 ft 10.72
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 		3450 cfs 5.18 ft 38
Sacramento R A Rio Vista Ca
USGS 11455420 		65200 cfs 15.43 ft 157.71
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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.