Summary
Total streamflow across the
Sacramento River
was last observed at
70,798
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
140,426
acre-ft of water today; about 58%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
123,089 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 68,500 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Sacramento R A Freeport Ca
with a gauge stage of 102.42 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.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| Discharge Volume | 140,426 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
70,798.0 cfs
+8869.0 cfs (+14.32%) |
| Percent of Normal | 57.52% |
| Maximum |
550,980.0 cfs
2025-02-15 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sacramento R A Delta Ca
USGS 11342000 |
628 cfs | 4.78 ft | -1.72 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Keswick Ca
USGS 11370500 |
3990 cfs | 8.48 ft | -0.75 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca
USGS 11377100 |
6360 cfs | 2 ft | -22.44 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Colusa Ca
USGS 11389500 |
8850 cfs | 44.19 ft | 66.67 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca
USGS 11390500 |
7620 cfs | 31.75 ft | 39.05 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca
USGS 11447890 |
10900 cfs | 3.79 ft | 14.5 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Verona Ca
USGS 11425500 |
10600 cfs | 12.97 ft | 4.95 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Bl Georgiana Slough Ca
USGS 11447905 |
8150 cfs | 3.65 ft | 32.31 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Freeport Ca
USGS 11447650 |
13700 cfs | 102.42 ft | 9.6 | |||||
|
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 |
68500 cfs | 14.15 ft | 94.6 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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.