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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: | May 05 2021 at 7:43 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | May 06 2021 at 9:00 AM PDT |
| 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 |
| Location Photographs | ||
| ESRI™ Locator Map |
| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
| Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 42 to 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph shifting to the south overnight. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 56 to 66. South wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 63. North wind 10 to 20 mph. Friday Night and Saturday: Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 53 to 68. North wind 10 to 20 mph. Saturday Night and Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 57 to 68. Sunday Night through Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 58 to 73. Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 59 to 73. |
| 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. |
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