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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Sacramento River at Ord Ferry are issued routinely year-round.

Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 124.8
Moderate Flood Stage: 121.7
Flood Stage: 114
Action Stage: 110
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 121.70 ft on 02/28/1940
(2) 121.20 ft on 02/06/1942
(3) 121.10 ft on 12/11/1937
(4) 120.10 ft on 02/25/1958
(5) 119.79 ft on 01/24/1970
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 114.37 ft on 02/20/2024
(2) 115.09 ft on 03/16/2023
(3) 114.30 ft on 01/15/2023
(4) 106.44 ft on 10/25/2021
(5) 98.94 ft on 01/26/2021
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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114 Designated flood stage left bank.
113.8 Design overflow level for M&T, 3Bs and Goose Lake flood control facilities to divert flood flows into Butte Basin. M&T overflows close River Road from Ord Ferry Road to Chico Road. Ord Ferry Road is already closed.
110.3 Head cuts in 3Bs silt weir start overflow into Butte Basin, flooding dips on Ord Ferry Road west of River Road. Persistent flows at or above this level increase flooding in Butte Basin. Ord Ferry Road and additional roads in Glenn and Colusa counties are closed due to flooding.

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