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| Latitude: 41.30º N | Longitude: 123.54º W | Elevation: 354 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: 32.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 38.0 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 | |||
2017* |
130,000 |
29.29 |
Feb 9, 2017 |
2016* |
80,700 |
23.23 |
Jan 17, 2016 |
2015* |
85,300 |
23.08 |
Feb 7, 2015 |
2014* |
47,300 |
17.18 |
Mar 10, 2014 |
2013* |
77,000 |
21.93 |
Dec 2, 2012 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1927 to Present) | |||
1965* |
307,000 |
76.50 |
Dec 22, 1964 |
1974* |
279,000 |
37.24 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1986* |
278,000 |
37.16 |
Feb 18, 1986 |
1997* |
258,000 |
37.79 |
Jan 01, 1997 |
2006* |
213,000 |
34.80 |
Dec 30, 2005 |
| * Discharge affected by regulation or diversion | |||
| Location Photographs | ||
| ESRI™ Locator Map |
| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ105) |
| Tonight: Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 2000 to 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Lows 28 to 38. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph at higher elevation. Saturday: Rain showers and snow showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Snow level 1500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 5 inches. West wind around 20 mph in the morning. Saturday Night: Rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then rain showers and snow showers likely overnight. Snow level 1500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Lows 23 to 33. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Highs 34 to 49. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 19 to 29. Washingtons Birthday: Sunny. Highs 35 to 50. Monday Night and Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 22 to 32. Highs 35 to 50. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 26 to 36. Wednesday: Rain showers and snow showers likely. Highs 33 to 47. Wednesday Night and Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 24 to 34. Highs 35 to 50. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 23 to 33. Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 35 to 50. |
| Impacts - E19 Information | |
| 34.0 Feet | Possible flooding of Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, and other low-lying adjacent areas. |
| 35.0 Feet | Flooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar. |
| 37.0 Feet | Flooding in low-lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar. |
| 38.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of low-lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is likely near Ishi Pishi Bar and Slate Creek. Water may enter the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans. |
| 40.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, of Highway 96 north of the bridge and Orleans, at Ishi Pishi Bar, and near Slate Creek. Flooding of the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans is expected. Flooding of Highway 96 in Orleans possible. |
| 43.0 Feet | Flood waters are likely to cover Highway 96 in numerous locations and will threaten residences and businesses in and around Orleans including Sandy Bar cabins, Riverside Trailer Park, and the downtown area. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. |
| 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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