2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From noon to 6 PM MST Thursday. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Sacramento River
was last observed at
229,690
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
455,585
acre-ft of water today; about 81%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
284,267 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 Freeport Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 58,800 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Sacramento River, with a gauge stage of
113.36 ft at this location.
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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 455,585 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
229,690.0 cfs
-11370.0 cfs (-4.72%) |
| Percent of Normal | 80.8% |
| 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 |
2120 cfs | 6.68 ft | -10.55 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Keswick Ca
USGS 11370500 |
4770 cfs | 9.21 ft | -4.41 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca
USGS 11377100 |
10600 cfs | 4.28 ft | -7.83 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Colusa Ca
USGS 11389500 |
21300 cfs | 54.31 ft | -11.25 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca
USGS 11390500 |
22200 cfs | 45.15 ft | -3.48 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca
USGS 11447890 |
32300 cfs | 9.66 ft | -0.92 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Verona Ca
USGS 11425500 |
54800 cfs | 30.8 ft | -4.86 | |||||
|
Sacramento R Bl Georgiana Slough Ca
USGS 11447905 |
22800 cfs | 8.94 ft | -2.98 | |||||
|
Sacramento R A Freeport Ca
USGS 11447650 |
58800 cfs | 113.36 ft | -4.39 | |||||
|
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 |
3390 cfs | 14.78 ft | -89.03 |
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.