River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NCOC1
In brief
The Feather River at Nicolaus, CA read 18.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.05 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NCOC1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51.60 ft | 1955-12-23 |
| 2 | 51.55 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 3 | 50.75 ft | 1940-03-30 |
| 4 | 50.40 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 5 | 49.10 ft | 1986-02-20 |
| 6 | 48.63 ft | 1997-01-04 |
| 7 | 47.80 ft | 1950-12-21 |
| 8 | 46.13 ft | 1958-02-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Stages above 53.4 feet result in flooding outside of the levees. Top of levee.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Feather River at Nicolaus is at 18.95 ft, 20.05 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 39 ft, minor flooding 47 ft, moderate flooding 48 ft and major flooding 53.4 ft.
The highest crest on record is 51.6 ft, on 1955-12-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NCOC1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.