River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HAMC1
In brief
The Sacramento River at Hamilton City, CA read 127.58 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.42 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HAMC1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150.92 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 2 | 150.80 ft | 1970-01-24 |
| 3 | 150.77 ft | 1983-03-01 |
| 4 | 150.65 ft | 1995-01-10 |
| 5 | 150.53 ft | 1986-02-18 |
| 6 | 149.70 ft | 2006-01-01 |
| 7 | 149.50 ft | 1974-01-17 |
| 8 | 149.32 ft | 2017-02-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
West Sacramento Avenue and River Road north of Big Chico Creek flood 1.5 hours after the Hamilton City gage reaches 137.7-138.0 feet.
County Road 23 in Glenn County closes east of RD 2140 levee as a result of water on roadway.
Water inundates Phase 2A restoration area north of Hwy 32 bridge inside of levee; touches toe of levee.
Water at top of Irvine Finch boat ramp.
Flood Stage - Overflow begins on the East bank of the river in Butte County, from near Wilson Landing Road to Highway 32.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Sacramento River at Hamilton City is at 127.58 ft, 14.42 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 142 ft, minor flooding 147 ft, moderate flooding 149.2 ft and major flooding 150.2 ft.
The highest crest on record is 150.92 ft, on 1997-01-02.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HAMC1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.