Flood Warning Issued for Sacramento River in Tehama County Through Thursday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge and Vina Woodson Bridge, with minor flooding expected to impact local parks and resorts.
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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. This alert is in effect from Tuesday evening, February 24, until late Thursday morning, February 26.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Tehama County, California, with primary impacts focused on:
- Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge
- Sacramento River at Vina Woodson Bridge
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid flooded areas: Stay away from the riverbanks and low-lying areas near the Sacramento River.
- Monitor conditions: Stay tuned for further updates from local authorities and the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Upper Sacramento River system. Specific conditions include:
- River Stage: As of 7:00 PM PST Tuesday, the stage was 206.1 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 209.5 feet.
- Crest: The river is forecast to reach a crest of 212.4 feet on Wednesday morning.
- Impacts: At levels between 210 and 211 feet, the local county park will become inaccessible. At 211 feet, water is expected to enter the Driftwood RV fishing resort located on the east bank of the river, just north of the county park.
Timeline
- Effective Date: February 24, 2026, at 7:47 PM PST
- Onset of Flood Stage: Late Tuesday evening, February 24
- Peak Crest: Wednesday morning, February 25
- Recession: The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
- Alert Expiration: The warning remains in effect until Thursday, February 26, at 9:52 AM PST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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