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2022 Water Year Peak Stage and Flow Data - The 2022 Water Year peak stage and flow data for the 100 flood forecast points have been added to the CNRFC website. Select a location from the map interface below to view individual data.

October 17 - 26, 2021 Storm Summary - The CNRFC has published a comprehensive summary of the significant early season precipitation event affecting California and northern Nevada in October 2021. This study includes precipitation data, a discussion of weather conditions, resulting hydrologic impacts, and verification of CNRFC forecasts. To view this study, please visit our Storm Summaries webpage or go directly to the report.

CNRFC Daily Briefing - View a graphical summary of current & forecast weather & hydrologic conditions. Updated by 10 AM PT.

Alert MessageAll River Guidance (Flood Forecast) Points Are Currently and Forecast to Remain Below Critical StagesAlert Message

 
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Gage Information

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102 Gages Forecast
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Last Map Update:   Sunday December 10th 2023 at 9:36 PM PST  (3 Minutes Old)
(Data is updated every 5 minutes)
 

River Guidance Points Forecast Above Specified Stage Definitions  (Select NWS ID for Specified Graphical RVF)
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*** NO River Guidance (Flood Forecast) Points Currently Forecast At Or Above Critical Stage Definitions ***

** NOTE **  Stage is presented in "Feet" while Flow (Storage at CLKC1) is presented in "cfs" ("Acre-Feet").

River Guidance Forecast Group Issuance and Next Update Times  (Select Forecast Group for Specified Text RVF)
FG IDForecast GroupIssuance TimeNext Update Time
SENorth Coast[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:08 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
RNRussian Napa[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:08 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
USAUpper Sacramento[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:02 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
LSCLower Sacramento[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:02 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
SJSan Joaquin[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:08 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
CCCentral Coast[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:12 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
SCASouthern California[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:13 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
ESEastern Sierra[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:22 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
HBTHumboldt[ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 8:17 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
SAC Sacramento Delta (Tides) [ Alternate Link ]Dec 10 2023 at 6:42 AM PSTDec 11 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
 
** NOTE 1 **  The Klamath and North Coast river guidance points are included in the North Coast Forecast Group.
** NOTE 2 **  The Feather Yuba, American, and Cache Putah river guidance points are included in the Lower Sacramento River Forecast Group.
** NOTE 3 **  The Delta Region, Upper and Lower San Joaquin, and Tulare river guidance points are combined in the San Joaquin River Forecast Group.
** NOTE 4 **  The Salinas Pajaro and South Bay river guidance points are included in the Central Coast Forecast Group.
** NOTE 5 **  The Southern California and San Diego/Inland river guidance points are included in the Southern California Forecast Group.

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