Station Name: BUTTE C NR CHICO CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 361 feet

Nearest Address:
1667 Honey Run Rd
Chico, CA 95928
Butte County

GPS Coordinates: 39.72599524, -121.7088643

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 1:49PM PDT until June 19 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 1:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Friday. * CHANGES...A new Red Flag Warning has been issued in the Sierra Front for Friday afternoon when additional thunderstorms renew a risk of dry lightning and strong outflow winds. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties. * Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm coverage and dry lightning potential will be isolated through this evening, becoming more widespread Friday afternoon. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds, even well away from rain cores. Gusts to around 50 mph possible today and Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 1:49PM PDT until June 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 1:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Friday. * CHANGES...A new Red Flag Warning has been issued in the Sierra Front for Friday afternoon when additional thunderstorms renew a risk of dry lightning and strong outflow winds. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties. * Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm coverage and dry lightning potential will be isolated through this evening, becoming more widespread Friday afternoon. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds, even well away from rain cores. Gusts to around 50 mph possible today and Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 7:56PM PDT until June 19 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 7:56 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM PDT Friday. * Affected Area...Fire Zone 121 W. Shasta County Above 3000 ft, Fire Zone 122 W. Shasta County 1000-3000 ft, Fire Zone 123 Shasta Lake Area & 1-5 1000-3000 ft, Fire Zone 124 Shasta Metro, Fire Zone 125 Shasta County Foothills 1000-3000 ft, Fire Zone 126 E. Shasta /S. Cascades Above 3000 ft and Fire Zone 127 Burney Basin. * Thunderstorms...Wet and dry thunderstorms with abundant lightning. * Outflow Winds...Gusts up to 40 mph. * Impacts...Lightning from isolated dry thunderstorms or outside of the main precipitation core in wet thunderstorms can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow. Confidence is low on exact coverage and wet vs dry, but latest forecast has increased thunderstorm potential overall.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.