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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: | Jan 26 2021 at 2:04 PM PST | Next Issuance: | Jan 27 2021 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 | |||
2019* |
69,500 |
21.40 |
Apr 8, 2019 |
2018* |
42,200 |
16.49 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
2017* |
130,000 |
29.29 |
Feb 9, 2017 |
2016* |
80,700 |
23.23 |
Jan 17, 2016 |
2015* |
85,300 |
23.08 |
Feb 7, 2015 |
| 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) |
| Today: Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers and snow showers through the day. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the morning. Snow level 500 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Highs 35 to 50. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Tonight: Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 2000 to 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Lows 30 to 40. Thursday: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3000 feet. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 35 to 49. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3000 feet falling to 2000 feet overnight. Lows 26 to 36. Friday: Partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog. Slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 36 to 50. Friday Night: Rain and snow. Lows 31 to 41. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 38 to 52. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Lows 36 to 46. Sunday: Rain and snow. Highs 40 to 55. Sunday Night: Rain. Lows 35 to 45. Monday: Rain and snow. Highs 39 to 51. Monday Night: Rain and snow likely. Lows 31 to 41. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. 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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