River stage
Russian River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 12 of 12
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 12 of 12 gauges on the Russian River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Russian River levels, gauge by gauge
The Russian River is measured at 12 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale 6NW | 2.93 ft | no flood stage set |
| Digger Bend NR Healdsburg | 6.13 ft | normal, steady |
| Geyserville | 24.39 ft | normal, steady |
| Guerneville | 4.21 ft | normal, steady |
| Guerneville | 1.45 ft | below flood stage |
| Healdsburg | -0.05 ft | below flood stage |
| Hopland | 1.04 ft | normal, steady |
| Hwy 1 Bridge | 5.40 ft | no flood stage set |
| Jimtown | 4.44 ft | normal, steady |
| Talmage | 6.82 ft | no flood stage set |
| Ukiah | 3.98 ft | normal, steady |
| Windsor | 6.46 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Russian River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Healdsburg, CA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Bear Creek (Holsten Chimney Canyon, CA) 1 gauge
- Sacramento River 18 gauges
- Feather River 4 gauges
- Guadalupe River (CA) 7 gauges
- Cow Creek (CA) 1 gauge
- Eel River (CA) 3 gauges
- Mad River (CA) 2 gauges
- Trinity River (CA) 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Russian River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 12 reporting gauges on the Russian River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Russian River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Digger Bend NR Healdsburg is at 6.13 ft; Geyserville is at 24.39 ft; Guerneville is at 4.21 ft; Hopland is at 1.04 ft.
Where is the Russian River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 12 gauges on the Russian 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.