FLOOD DEPTH & EVACUATION MAPS

The City of Sacramento has prepared detailed maps showing hypothetical levee breaks for a 200-year flood event. These maps estimate the inundation levels and the time it would take for waters to rise in affected neighborhoods, and rescue and evacuation zones after 7 days without mitigation.

The City of Sacramento is heavily dependent on levees, so it is important to take note of your possible evacuation routes although it may change depending on the levee break location. During a flood warning follow the evacuation instructions provided by emergency personnel. The emergency broadcast station for Sacramento is KFBK Radio 1530-AM.

FLOOD MAPS FOR HYPOTHETICAL LEVEE BREAK SCENARIOS
Locate the breach locations of interest on the Levee Breach Overview Map. Breach locations are marked with yellow arrows. The arrow label will correspond with the evacuation map file name below.
1	NAT 01: Natomas Cross Canal: River Mile 1.35	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
2	NAT 02: Sacramento River: River Mile 77.584	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
3	NAT 03: Sacramento River: River Mile 74.0	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
4	NAT 04: Sacramento River: River Mile 66.924	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
5	NAT 05:Sacramento River: River Mile 64.104	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
6	NAT 06: NEMDC: River Mile 0.415	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
7	NAT 07: NEMDC: River Mile 4.617	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
8	ARN 08: NEMDC: River Mile 5.312	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
9	ARN 09: Arcade Creek: River Mile 0.377	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
10	ARN 10: Arcade Creek: River Mile 0.376	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
11	ARN 11: American River: River Mile 2.911	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
12	ARN 12: American River: River Mile 6.577	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
13	ARN 13: American River: River Mile 10.401	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
14	ARN 14: American River: River Mile 13.709	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
15	ARN 15: American River: River Mile 10.848	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
16	ARN 16: American River: River Mile 8.702	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
17	ARN 17: American River: River Mile 6.86	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
18	ARN 18: American River: River Mile 1.474	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
19	ARN 19: Sacramento River: River Mile 58.416	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
20	ARN 20: Sacramento River: River Mile 55.464	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]
21	ARN 21: Sacramento River: River Mile 51.344	[Max Flood Depth & Evacuation Route]

You can view hard copies of these maps at:

City of Sacramento
Department of Utilities
1395 35th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95822
Open M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VOLUNTARY EVACUATION

If a voluntary evacuation is announced, it means a levee failure is possible. People should take notice and leave while roads are still dry.

HIGH GROUND

Generally, you will not need to drive for hours to be safe if a levee fails. You only need to get to high ground. Plan ahead and make arrangements with family or friends whose homes are on high ground.

EVACUATION ROUTES

Do not assume that the evacuation routes shown on the maps will necessarily be your way out in a flood. Localized flooding, traffic accidents, and different flooding scenarios will all affect whether roads will be open. Emergency officials will monitor roads and let the public know through radio stations and other media if alternate routes should be taken.

SHELTERS

Emergency officials will open shelters as required. Shelter locations depend on where a levee break occurs and the associated flooding scenario.

If evacuations are necessary, shelter locations and information will be provided through TV and radio stations and through the City’s emergency alert systems.

Individuals with special-needs will be advised to call 311 for specific transportation and shelter location to meet their needs.

Possible Shelter Locations

This map is only informational. Shelter locations specific to the flood threat will be provide during the event. Please follow the instruction of emergency officials.