River stage
Hopland, Russian River
- River level
- 1.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 1.09 ft
- Recent low
- 0.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HOPC1
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Average
- 0.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.00 ft
In brief
The Russian River at Hopland, CA read 1.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.96 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.29 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HOPC1
Water 56 °F (14 °C) · 3 °F cooler than normal for this date · -1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.00 ft | 1937-12-15 |
| 2 | 30.00 ft | 1937-12-01 |
| 3 | 27.00 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 4 | 26.81 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 5 | 26.12 ft | 1943-01-21 |
| 6 | 26.01 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 7 | 25.66 ft | 1951-01-21 |
| 8 | 25.50 ft | 1974-01-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Flooding of Highway 175 is expected at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Expect flooding of cropland on the right bank of river.
- 17.00 ft
Significant flooding of Highway 175 at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of the Russian River near Hopland.
- 18.00 ft
Flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas.
- 20.00 ft
Flooding of low-lying structures east of the railroad tracks near Hopland.
- 21.00 ft
Flooding of low-lying structures just west of the railroad tracks near Hopland.
- 23.00 ft
Flooding of farmland, buildings, and low-lying homes in the Hopland area. Flooding will begin in the Ukiah and Talmage areas.
- 24.00 ft
Flooding of low-lying structures and farmland in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. Many secondary roads may also be flooded. Severe bank erosion is possible.
- 25.00 ft
Severe bank erosion is likely with widespread flooding of farmland, buildings, and low-lying homes in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. Many secondary roads will be flooded. This level of flooding caused 6100 acres to flood in February 1940.
- 26.00 ft
Widespread major flooding will occur. Primary roads and some bridges will flood.
- 27.00 ft
Widespread major flooding. At the forecast level, over 500 homes and farm buildings were damaged on December 22, 1955. 6300 acres of land were inundated by flood waters. All persons in the areas area urged to move to high ground and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Russian River flooding at Hopland?
No. The Russian River at Hopland is at 1.04 ft, 13.96 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Hopland?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Russian River has been at Hopland?
The highest crest on record is 30.0 ft, on 1937-12-15.
Is the Russian River high or low right now at Hopland?
At 1.04 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Hopland, Russian River?
The water temperature at Hopland, Russian River is 56 °F (13.5 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.3 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HOPC1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 11462500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.