River stage
Feather River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Feather River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Feather River levels, gauge by gauge
The Feather River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd's Landing | 28.98 ft | normal, steady |
| Gridley | 73.38 ft | normal, steady |
| Nicolaus | 18.95 ft | normal, steady |
| Yuba City Water Treatment Plant | 38.37 ft | below flood stage |
Other rivers nearby
- Sacramento River 18 gauges
- Bear Creek (Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA) 1 gauge
- Russian River 12 gauges
- Cow Creek (CA) 1 gauge
- Guadalupe River (CA) 7 gauges
- Merced River 4 gauges
- Trinity River (CA) 7 gauges
- Mad River (CA) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Feather River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Feather River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Feather River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Boyd's Landing is at 28.98 ft; Gridley is at 73.38 ft; Nicolaus is at 18.95 ft.
Where is the Feather River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Feather River in California.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.