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Latitude: 39.03º N | Longitude: 123.13º W | Elevation: 498 Feet | |
Location: Mendocino County in California | River Group: Russian Napa |
Issuance Time: | Apr 26 2018 at 7:31 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | Apr 27 2018 at 9:00 AM PDT |
Monitor Stage: 18.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 21.0 Feet |
Observed Data Credit | |
![]() | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2016* |
10,800 |
17.55 |
Jan 18, 2016 |
2015* |
13,000 |
19.48 |
Dec 11, 2014 |
2014* |
6,900 |
12.59 |
Mar 29, 2014 |
2013* |
15,000 |
19.63 |
Dec 2, 2012 |
2012* |
10,400 |
15.64 |
Mar 27, 2012 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present) | |||
1956 |
45,000 |
27.00 |
Dec 22, 1955 |
1965* |
41,500 |
26.01 |
Dec 22, 1964
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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 |
Location Photographs | ||
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ113) |
Today: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 61 to 76. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 51 to 64. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 47. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 66. Saturday Night through Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 54 to 69. Tuesday through Wednesday: Mostly clear. Highs 64 to 79. Lows 40 to 50. |
Impacts - E19 Information | |
15.0 Feet | Flooding 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 Feet | Significant 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 Feet | Flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. |
20.0 Feet | Flooding of low-lying structures east of the railroad tracks near Hopland. |
21.0 Feet | Flooding of low-lying structures just west of the railroad tracks near Hopland. |
23.0 Feet | Flooding of farm land, buildings and low-lying homes in the Hopland area. Flooding will begin in the Ukiah and Talmage areas. |
24.0 Feet | Flooding 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 Feet | Severe 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 floodin in February 1940. |
26.0 Feet | Widespread major flooding will occur. Primary roads and some bridges will flood. |
27.0 Feet | Widespread 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 Feet | Disastrous flooding will occur. Many homes and businesses could be damaged. Many primary and secondary roads and some bridges could be washed out. |
30.0 Feet | Disastrous 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. |
Product Disclaimer |
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. |