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River stage

Salmon River (CA)

River level
1.50 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Salmon River (CA) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Salmon River level at Somes Bar

The Salmon River is measured in one place, at Somes Bar, CA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Somes Bar CA 1.50 ft — normal, steady

Recent levels on the Salmon River

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Somes Bar, CA.

Full history for Somes Bar →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Salmon River flooding right now?

No. The Salmon River is below flood stage at Somes Bar, CA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Salmon River?

The Salmon River is at 1.50 ft at Somes Bar, CA, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Salmon River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Salmon River, at Somes Bar, CA.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Salmon River it is set for the gauge at Somes Bar, CA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.