River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BTCC1
In brief
The Sacramento River at Butte City, CA read 68.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 19.84 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BTCC1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96.87 ft | 1942-02-07 |
| 2 | 96.70 ft | 1958-02-20 |
| 3 | 95.89 ft | 1983-03-02 |
| 4 | 95.17 ft | 1941-02-12 |
| 5 | 95.15 ft | 1998-02-04 |
| 6 | 95.02 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 7 | 94.91 ft | 1986-02-19 |
| 8 | 94.89 ft | 1964-12-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Overbank flow of the east bank begins upstream of the gage. Water flows into Butte Basin.
Water begins to flow into the orchards on the west bank of the river. Water is still contained inside the levees.
Water begins to flow into the orchards on the west bank of the river. Water is still contained inside the levees.
Stages above 100.5 feet result in major flooding. Top of levee.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Sacramento River at Butte City is at 68.66 ft, 19.84 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 88.5 ft, minor flooding 97 ft, moderate flooding 99.5 ft and major flooding 100.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 96.87 ft, on 1942-02-07.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BTCC1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.