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Latitude: 40.18º N | Longitude: 123.78º W | Elevation: 263 Feet | |
Location: Humboldt County in California | River Group: North Coast |
Monitor Stage: 27.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 33.0 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 |
10,000 |
14.14 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
2020 |
11,700 |
14.93 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
2019 |
60,600 |
29.99 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
2018 |
25,000 |
19.78 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
2017 |
74,400 |
32.47 |
Jan 10, 2017 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965 |
199,000 |
46.00 |
Dec 22, 1964 |
1956 |
173,000 |
42.70 |
Dec 22, 1955
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1986 |
123,000 |
38.29 |
Feb 17, 1986 |
1982 |
123,000 |
34.79 |
Dec 19, 1981
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Location Photographs | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106) |
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers overnight. Snow level 3000 feet. Lows 30 to 40. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 46 to 61. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the night. Chance of snow showers overnight. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Lows 32 to 42. Northeast wind around 20 mph in the evening. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Highs 41 to 56. 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 likely. Snow level 3000 feet. Highs 39 to 54. Thursday Night through Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 40 to 55. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 23 to 33. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Highs 38 to 52. Sunday Night and Monday: Rain and snow likely. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 37 to 52. |
Impacts - E19 Information | |
27.0 Feet | Flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale. |
30.0 Feet | Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants trailer parks. |
33.0 Feet | Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants trailer parks. Flooding is also possible near Weott. |
35.0 Feet | Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, and Weott is likely. Expect closure of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations. |
38.0 Feet | Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, and Weott with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low-lying areas. |
42.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott, and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas. |
45.0 Feet | Severe flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicnity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property. |
47.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges, and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicnity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property. |
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. |