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RUSSIAN RIVER - HOPLAND (HOPC1)
Latitude: 39.03º NLongitude: 123.13º WElevation: 498 Feet
Location: Mendocino County in CaliforniaRiver Group: Russian Napa
Issuance Time: Mar 20 2023 at 1:54 PM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 21 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT
Monitor Stage: N/A Flood Stage: 15.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2021*
948
4.36
Feb 2, 2021
2020*
2,740
8.20
Jan 16, 2020
2019*
22,200
22.95
Feb 27, 2019
2018*
9,160
16.26
Apr 6, 2018
2017*
16,600
22.25
Jan 11, 2017
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1956
45,000
27.00
Dec 22, 1955
1965*
41,500
26.01
Dec 22, 1964
1974*
39,700
25.50
Jan 16, 1974
2006*
35,600
26.81
Dec 31, 2005
1986*
32,900
22.96
Feb 17, 1986
 * Discharge affected by regulation or diversion
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ113)
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers overnight. Snow level 3000 feet. Lows 33 to 43.

Tuesday: Snow showers in the morning. Rain showers through the day. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 42 to 54. Northeast wind around 20 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening, then chance of rain showers overnight. Lows 34 to 44.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs 46 to 56.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 46 to 57.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 45 to 56.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 37.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 46 to 57.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 26 to 36.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 45 to 55.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Lows 31 to 41.

Monday: Rain and snow likely. Highs 41 to 51.
Impacts - E19 Information
15.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 175 is expected at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Expect minor flooding of crop land on the right bank of the river.
17.0 FeetSignificant flooding of Highway 175 at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of the Russian River near Hopland.
18.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas.
20.0 FeetFlooding of low-lying structures east of the railroad tracks near Hopland.
21.0 FeetFlooding of low-lying structures just west of the railroad tracks near Hopland.
23.0 FeetFlooding of farm land, buildings and low-lying homes in the Hopland area. Flooding will begin in the Ukiah and Talmage areas.
24.0 FeetFlooding of low-lying structures and farm land in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. Many secondary roads may also be flooded. Severe bank erosion is possible.
25.0 FeetSevere bank erosion is likely with widespread flooding of farm land, buildings and low-lying homes in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. Many secondary roads will be flooded. This level of flooding caused 6100 acres to flood in February 1940.
26.0 FeetWidespread major flooding will occur. Primary roads and some bridges will flood.
27.0 FeetWidespread major flooding. At the forecast level, over 500 homes and farm buildings were damaged on December 22,1955. 6300 acres of land were inundated by flood waters. All persons in the area are urged to move to high ground and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
28.0 FeetDisastrous flooding will occur. Many homes and businesses could be damaged. Many primary and secondary roads and some bridges could be washed out.
30.0 FeetDisastrous flooding. Many homes and businesses damaged. Numerous primary and secondary roads and some bridges could be washed out. This is equal to the highest known stage, which occurred in December 1937. 6500 acres were inundated by flood waters.
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This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Eureka Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.