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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Cosumnes River at McConnell are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 53.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 53.4
Flood Stage: 44.5
Action Stage: 38.5
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 49.90 ft on 01/14/1980
(2) 48.50 ft on 01/02/1997
(3) 47.10 ft on 02/18/1986
(4) 47.02 ft on 01/01/2006
(5) 46.56 ft on 02/04/1998
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 41.90 ft on 03/15/2023 (P)
(2) 38.99 ft on 12/24/2021
(3) 32.00 ft on 01/29/2021
(4) 38.18 ft on 04/06/2020
(5) 42.04 ft on 02/15/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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46.5 At approximately 44,000 cfs, water exits the river upstream and downstream of Highway 99. Dillard Road is flooded from Highway 99 to Riley Road. Twin Cities Road is flooded from Hardesty Lane to Christensen Road.
44.5 Flood stage.
41.5 The Cosumnes River overflow channel begins to flow.
38.5 Monitor Stage.

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