Flood Warning Issued for Sacramento River at Ord Ferry Affecting Butte and Glenn Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Sacramento River at Ord Ferry, with minor flooding expected to impact Butte and Glenn counties through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sacramento
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sacramento CA has issued a Flood Warning for the Sacramento River at Ord Ferry. This alert is effective from February 25 at 9:00 AM PST until February 26 at 7:26 PM PST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Butte County and Glenn County in California. Impacted locations along the Upper Sacramento River System include Ord Ferry, Tehama Bridge, and Vina Woodson Bridge.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather updates for changes in river stages. For additional hydrologic information, residents can refer to the NWS Sacramento website.
Expected Conditions
Recent precipitation is leading to minor flooding. As of 7:45 AM PST Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 108.2 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 114.0 feet, reaching a crest of 114.6 feet on Thursday morning.
Specific impacts include:
- 110.3 feet: Water overflows into Butte Basin, flooding dips on Ord Ferry Road west of River Road in Butte County.
- 112.0 - 113.0 feet: Water inundates portions of Ord Ferry Road (County Road 32) in Glenn County from CA-45 east to the county line.
- 113.8 feet: Design overflow levels are reached for M&T, 3Bs, and Goose Lake flood control facilities. M&T overflows will close River Road from Ord Ferry Road to Chico Road.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is in effect until 7:26 PM PST on Thursday, February 26. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday evening and is projected to fall below flood stage by early Thursday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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