…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California…
Sacramento River At Ord Ferry affecting Glenn and Butte Counties.
Sacramento River At Tehama Bridge affecting Tehama County.
.A series of strong winter storms brought periods of moderate to
heavy rainfall to Northern California this week. This has resulted
in rises and continued elevated flow at some locations along the
mainstem Sacramento River and its tributaries.
For the Upper Sacramento River…including Tehama Bridge, Ord
Ferry…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Sacramento River at Ord Ferry.
* WHEN…Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS…At 113.8 feet, Design overflow level for M&T, 3Bs and
Goose Lake flood control facilities to divert flood flows into
Butte Basin. M&T overflows close River Road from Ord Ferry Road to
Chico Road. Ord Ferry Road is already closed.
At 114.0 feet, Designated flood stage left bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:45 AM PST Saturday the stage was 113.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 114.4
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late this afternoon.
– Flood stage is 114.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
114.4 feet on 02/20/2024.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood