River Conditions
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River stage

Gridley, Feather River

River level
73.38 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
94.00 ft
Flood stage
103.00 ft
Record crest
101.55 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GRIC1

Record crest
101.55 ft
Flood stage
103.00 ft
Moderate flood
105.60 ft
Major flood
106.60 ft
Crest date
1940-02-28

In brief

The Feather River at Gridley, CA read 73.38 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.62 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge GRIC1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 94.00 ftMinor flooding 103.00 ftModerate flooding 105.60 ftMajor flooding 106.60 ft CURRENT 73.38 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 101.55 ft 1940-02-28
2 100.43 ft 1964-12-23
3 100.06 ft 1986-02-19
4 98.83 ft 1997-01-02
5 98.20 ft 1960-02-08
6 96.30 ft 2017-02-13
7 95.20 ft 1957-02-25
8 94.66 ft 1995-03-12

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 95.30 ft

    Overflow of the east bank begins east of Gridley. This water flows into orchards.

  2. 97.50 ft

    General overflow of the east bank south of the gage to near Hwy 70 occurs. This floods extensive areas of farm land.

  3. 99.30 ft

    Water flows over Hwy 70 south of east Gridley Road.

  4. 101.60 ft

    East bank overflows from Hamilton Bend to Four Corners and to near Hwy 40.

  5. 106.50 ft

    Stages above 106.5 feet result in flooding outside the levees. Top of levee.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Feather River flooding at Gridley?

No. The Feather River at Gridley is at 73.38 ft, 20.62 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Gridley?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 94 ft, minor flooding 103 ft, moderate flooding 105.6 ft and major flooding 106.6 ft.

What is the highest the Feather River has been at Gridley?

The highest crest on record is 101.55 ft, on 1940-02-28.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GRIC1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 11407150). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.