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Sacramento River at Verona streamflow

Daily mean discharge, Sacramento basin, California

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Sacramento River at Verona streamflow
ft^3/s

Now 15,500, 84% above the 5-yr median.

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Sacramento River at Verona — Current Conditions

The Sacramento River is running at 15,500 ft³/s as of July 7, 2026, which is significantly above normal for this time of year. At 84% above the 5-year median (8,430 ft³/s), flows are well above typical summer levels.

Trend Analysis:

  • Week-over-week, flows increased 21% (+2,700 ft³/s) from 12,800 ft³/s
  • Month-over-month, flows jumped 26% (+3,200 ft³/s) from 12,300 ft³/s
  • Year-over-year, flows are down 13% from 17,900 ft³/s, suggesting higher conditions last year at this time
  • Current flows remain substantially above the typical 5-year average, indicating robust water availability

Context: July streamflow at nearly 2× the 5-year median suggests adequate snowmelt carryover from the Sierra Nevada and/or recent runoff, keeping the Sacramento basin well-supplied into mid-summer. This elevated flow pattern supports irrigation demands across the Central Valley while reducing the risk of mid-season water stress.

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