Sacramento River at Bend Bridge — Streamflow Page Note

Current Status: 13,400 ft³/s (as of July 7, 2026) Ranking: 23% above the 5-year median — elevated flow conditions

Flow Trends

| Period | Change | Context | |--------|--------|---------| | Week-over-week | +3.9% | Slight uptick; flow stabilizing | | Month-over-month | +9.8% | Steady increase over recent month | | Year-over-year | -8.8% | Down from July 2025 levels | | vs 5-yr median | +22.9% | Running well above normal for this season |

Summary

The Sacramento River is currently flowing at elevated levels relative to the historical 5-year median. The month-over-month increase of 9.8% suggests ongoing runoff contributions, while the year-over-year decline of 8.8% indicates lower water availability compared to the same date last year. Despite the year-over-year dip, current discharge remains notably above the seasonal norm, which may reflect earlier snowmelt or recent precipitation in the Sacramento basin.

Observation window: 364 data points on record.