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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: | Mar 20 2023 at 1:54 PM PDT | Next Issuance: | Mar 21 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT |
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 | |||
2021* |
45,300 |
17.33 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
2020* |
42,900 |
16.64 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
2019* |
69,500 |
21.40 |
Apr 8, 2019 |
2018* |
42,200 |
16.49 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
2017* |
130,000 |
29.29 |
Feb 9, 2017 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1927 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
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: Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy in the late evening and overnight then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 64. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers and snow showers overnight. Snow level 4500 feet falling to 3500 feet overnight. Lows 31 to 41. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Highs 42 to 57. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Lows 32 to 42. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3000 feet. Highs 37 to 52. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers. Lows 27 to 37. Friday: Rain showers and snow showers likely. Highs 35 to 50. Friday Night through Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 24 to 34. Highs 38 to 53. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Highs 38 to 53. Sunday Night and Monday: Rain and snow likely. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 38 to 53. |
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. |