River stage
Jimtown, Russian River
- River level
- 4.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 4.46 ft
- Recent low
- 4.05 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JIMC1
- 30-day change
- +0.25 ft
- Average
- 4.19 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Flood stage
- 26.23 ft
In brief
The Russian River at Jimtown, CA read 4.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.56 ft below action stage. That is 0.25 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JIMC1
Water 61 °F (16 °C) · 2 °F cooler than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| 24.00 ft | Action Stage. Minor flooding possible on east side of river; water level is 2 feet below the lowest natural levee crests on the east side of the river. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Watch, if not yet already issued. |
| 26.20 ft | Minor Flooding. River flowing at capacity; any additional rise in stage will cause widespread overtopping of natural levee crests on the lower east side of the river. Existing breaches, if any, will cause several feet of inundation on eastern floodplain, with flooding possible on Alexander Valley Road east of the river. NWS will issue an Urban/Small Stream Advisory, if not yet already issued. |
| 31.00 ft | Moderate Flooding. More widespread floodplain inundation regionally is expected at this stage. Locally, lower portions of the Alexander Valley RV Park and Campground may begin to flood. NWS will issue a Flash Flood Warning, if not yet already issued. |
| 36.00 ft | Major Flooding. Catastrophic regional floodplain inundation. Waters approaching the underside of the Alexander Valley Road bridge and wing wall on west side of river, with much of bridge and roadway on the east side already submerged. Alexander Valley RV Park and Campground fully flooded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Russian River flooding at Jimtown?
No. The Russian River at Jimtown is at 4.44 ft, 20.56 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jimtown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 25 ft, minor flooding 26.23 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
What is the highest the Russian River has been at Jimtown?
The highest recent USGS reading is 4.46 ft on 2026-10-11.
Is the Russian River high or low right now at Jimtown?
At 4.44 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Jimtown, Russian River?
The water temperature at Jimtown, Russian River is 61 °F (15.9 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JIMC1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 11463682). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.