CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER - MIRANDA (MRNC1)

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

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Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
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
1986	123,000	38.29	Feb 17, 1986
1982	123,000	34.79	Dec 19, 1981

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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.

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