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SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER - MIRANDA (MRNC1)

Latitude: 40.18º N	Longitude: 123.78º W	Elevation: 263 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Issuance Time:

Feb 15 2019 at 2:35 PM PST

Next Issuance:

Feb 16 2019 at 9:00 AM PST

Monitor Stage: 27.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 33.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2017	74,400	32.47	Jan 10, 2017
2016	53,500	27.09	Jan 17, 2016
2015	37,000	23.14	Feb 7, 2015
2014	22,60	18.78	Mar 29, 2014
2013	53,800	26.99	Dec 2, 2012
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present)
1965	199,000	46.00	Dec 22, 1964
1956	173,000	42.70	Dec 22, 1955
1986	123,000	38.29	Feb 17, 1986
1982	123,000	34.79	Dec 19, 1981

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106)

Tonight: Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Lows 30 to 40. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph at higher elevation.

Saturday: Rain showers and snow showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

Saturday Night: Rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then rain showers and snow showers likely overnight. Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Lows 25 to 35.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 36 to 50.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30.

Washingtons Birthday: Sunny. Highs 39 to 53.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 33. Highs 39 to 53.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 28 to 38.

Wednesday through Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 37 to 52. Lows 27 to 37.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 39 to 53.

Impacts - E19 Information
27.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.
30.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants trailer parks.
33.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants trailer parks. Flooding is also possible near Weott.
35.0 Feet	Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, and Weott is likely. Expect closure of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations.
38.0 Feet	Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, and Weott with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low-lying areas.
42.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott, and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas.
45.0 Feet	Severe flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicnity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
47.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges, and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicnity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.

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.

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