⚠️ Thermal Stress Warning: Water temps exceed 68°F. Aquatic organisms under physiological stress.

Sacramento River

At Freeport USGS: 11447650 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 11, 09:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Current Flow

16,700 cfs
Flow Conditions Normal Flow Is Steady

Water Temp

69.4 °F
Danger (68°F+)

Expected Weather

Temp --°F
Wind -- mph
Rain Chance --%
Pressure -- hPa

Location

Historical context for today's date: 25th–75th Percentile — typical for this time of year

System Insights

  • Typical seasonal flows. Ideal for most activities.

  • Water temperature is 69°F — above 68°F, the upper threshold typically considered suitable for cold-water species habitat.

  • Flow has risen from below the 25th percentile to within the 25th–75th percentile range over the past 7 days (11,400 → 16,700 cfs).

Verify access, permits, and local conditions before entering any waterway.

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 54°F and Overcast, wind SW at 2 mph. By 10 AM: 69°F and Mainly Clear, wind NW at 2 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 87°F and Mainly Clear, wind NW at 4 mph. By 6 PM: 88°F and Overcast, wind SW at 4 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 70°F at 10 PM to 58°F by 4 AM. Conditions Overcast with wind S at 4 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌘 Waning Crescent

Today, May 11

☁️

91° / 54°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:57 AM 🌇 8:07 PM

Tuesday, May 12

☁️

82° / 56°

Chance of Rain: 1%
🌅 5:56 AM 🌇 8:07 PM

Wednesday, May 13

☁️

80° / 53°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:55 AM 🌇 8:08 PM

7-Day Flow History

Source: USGS
Current (CFS)
Historical Median
Normal Range (p25–p75)

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS
Current (°F)
Historical Median
68°F Threshold

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