CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

KLAMATH RIVER - ORLEANS (ONSC1)

Latitude: 41.30º N	Longitude: 123.54º W	Elevation: 354 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 32.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 38.0 Feet

Plot Type:

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*	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
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ105)

Today: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Windy. Snow level 2000 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 40 to 55. South wind 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Rain and snow. Very windy. Snow level 2000 to 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Lows 32 to 42. Southeast wind 20 to 35 mph in the valleys and southeast 30 to 45 mph at higher elevation.

Tuesday: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. South wind 20 to 25 mph in the valleys and south 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.

Tuesday Night: Breezy. Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet. Lows 29 to 39. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

Wednesday: Rain showers and snow showers likely. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 58. East wind around 20 mph.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 43 to 58.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 30 to 40.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 41 to 56.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely. Lows 33 to 43.

Saturday: Rain showers and snow showers. Highs 39 to 54.

Saturday Night and Sunday: Rain showers and snow showers likely. Lows 31 to 41. Highs 39 to 54.

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.

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