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Storm Operations Overview
Current storm conditions for the City of Sacramento. Live feeds refresh every 5 minutes; sections marked Sample data are sample data until City systems are connected.
- Weather alerts: 2
- Last storm: Storm 2026-05-17
- Operations center: Activated, 24-hour (sample data)
- City emergency center: Not activated (sample data)
- Staff on shift: 142 (sample data)
- Utility outages: 8,400 customers (sample data)
Dashed chips are sample data (operations center and EOC status, staffing and utility outages).
Rain, last hour
0.00 in
Below 0.1 in/hr triggerHighest of City rain gauges
Rain, last storm
0.00 in
Next 24 hrs: 0.40 in forecastStorm 2026-05-17, from May 17, 1:00 PM · wind-triggered, peak 51 mph
Wind gusts
No gusts
Below 45 mph triggerSustained 5 mph · KSAC, Nov 12, 2:35 PM
Open storm 311 requests
3
Trees 3 · Streets 0 · Signals 0Oldest open Dec 24, 3:12 AM. Data through Jan 3, 1:01 PM (FY26).
Rain forecast, next 7 days
1.44 in expected through WednesdayRest of today
0.00 in
5%72° / 53°
Fri Nov 13
0.51 in
98%61° / 47°
Sat Nov 14
0.00 in
7%64° / 47°
Sun Nov 15
0.34 in
91%62° / 48°
Mon Nov 16
0.27 in
72%59° / 41°
Tue Nov 17
0.00 in
18%59° / 43°
Wed Nov 18
0.32 in
77%55° / 43°
Forecast for downtown Sacramento from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 12, 1:00 PM. Amounts are the expected rainfall; chance is the highest chance of measurable rain during the day.
River levels against flood stages
Sacramento River @ I St
6.5 ft
NormalFalling 0.07 ft/hr · Forecast crest 7.3 ft, Nov 13, 8:00 PM · Observed Nov 12, 2:00 PM
- Next: 27.5 ft Action stage (21.0 ft away)
- 33.5 ft Minor flood stage
- 35.4 ft Moderate flood stage
- 36.4 ft Major flood stage
American River @ H St
16.1 ft
NormalSteady · Forecast crest 16.4 ft, Nov 13, 5:00 PM · Observed Nov 12, 2:15 PM
- Next: 39.0 ft Action stage (22.9 ft away)
- 42.0 ft Minor flood stage
- 45.7 ft Moderate flood stage
- 46.7 ft Major flood stage
Stage in feet (gauge datum) from the NOAA National Water Prediction Service. Bars show official NWS action and flood stages; City action triggers are not yet set.
Field operations
Sample data- Active road closures11
- Traffic signals out6
- Floodgates installed2
- Levee patrols in field4
- Sandbag sites open3 · 12,400 given out
People and shelter
Sample data- Respite centers open2
- Tonight's occupancy96 of 150
- Community centers open1
- Overtime this period1,060 hrs
National Weather Service alerts
Checked Nov 12, 2:57 PMWind Advisory
ModerateWind Advisory issued November 12 at 9:09AM PST until November 13 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
Full alert text
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Friday afternoon.
What to do
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
Flood Advisory
MinorFlood Advisory issued November 12 at 9:36AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
Full alert text
* WHAT...Coastal Flooding from abnormally high tides. * WHERE...Low-lying areas along the Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, and other Delta waterways in Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties. * WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying areas including parks, lots, roads, marshes, and vulnerable islands. Erosion along levees is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 AM PST, NWS meteorologists have determined that abnormally high tides will result in Coastal Flooding. - The highest tides forecast each day are (all times local time): * Port Chicago: 1.2 ft above normal (6.1 ft MLLW) at 2:15 PM Thu 11/12, 1.0 ft above normal (5.9 ft MLLW) at 2:56 PM Fri 11/13, 0.7 ft above normal (5.6 ft MLLW) at 3:44 PM Sat 11/14, and 0.3 ft above normal (5.2 ft MLLW) at 4:39 PM Sun 11/15. * West Sacramento: 1.2 ft above normal (5.5 ft MLLW) at 5:28 PM Thu 11/12, 1.0 ft above normal (5.4 ft MLLW) at 6:10 PM Fri 11/13, 0.9 ft above normal (5.2 ft MLLW) at 6:57 PM Sat 11/14, and 0.6 ft above normal (5.0 ft MLLW) at 7:50 PM Sun 11/15. * Rio Vista (Datum NAVD88): +7.5 ft at 5:00 PM Thu 11/12, +7.7 ft at 5:00 PM Fri 11/13, and +7.6 ft at 6:00 PM Sat 11/14. - These predictions include up to +1.1 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. Timing of high tide may vary up to an hour throughout the San Francisco Bay and Delta. - Real-time water levels and latest forecasts are available at: * Port Chicago: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepre dictions.html?id=9415144 * West Sacramento: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatide predictions.html?id=9416131 * Rio Vista: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RVBC1
What to do
Some roads that are commonly dry may become inundated during high tide. If you encounter flooded roadways: turn around, dont drown.
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
City gauge sites needing attention
All gauge sites- Latest sensor report
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:43 PM PT
All 7 sites are normal: 0 recording rain, none rising or stale.
Site locations
Provisional gauge data for situational awareness, not flood stages or official warnings. For official information see SacFlood and National Weather Service Sacramento warnings.