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Latitude: 40.49º N | Longitude: 124.1º W | Elevation: 36 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: 45.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 51.0 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 |
272,000 |
50.99 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
2018 |
101,000 |
32.67 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
2017 |
264,000 |
50.36 |
Jan 11, 2017 |
2016 |
177,000 |
42.05 |
Jan 18, 2016 |
2015 |
148,000 | 39.00 |
Feb 7, 2015 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1916 to Present)* | |||
1965 |
752,000 |
72.00 |
Dec 23, 1964 |
1956 |
541,000 |
61.90 |
Dec 22, 1955
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1974 |
387,000 |
52.31 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1995 | 368,000 | 51.30 | Jan 9, 1995 |
1986 | 364,000 | 51.08 | Feb 17, 1986 |
1997 | 360,000 | 54.97 | Jan 1, 1997 |
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
Today: Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers through the day. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the morning. Snow level 1000 feet in the morning. Highs 46 to 56. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Tonight: Rain showers. Lows 35 to 45. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 31 to 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Friday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of rain. Highs 46 to 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Friday Night: Rain likely. Lows 36 to 46. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 48 to 58. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Sunday through Monday: Rain. Highs 47 to 59. Lows 40 to 50. Monday Night: Rain. Lows 35 to 45. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 45 to 55. |
Impacts - E19 Information | |
46.0 Feet | Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
48.0 Feet | Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
50.0 Feet | Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
52.0 Feet | Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible. |
55.0 Feet | Flooding of low-lying areas near Shively likely, and possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
62.0 Feet | Flooding of many low-lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
67.0 Feet | Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
72.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river with possible damage to roads, bridges, and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101. |
74.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges, and structures. Numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101. |
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. |