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KLAMATH RIVER - KLAMATH (KLMC1)

Latitude: 41.51º N	Longitude: 123.98º W	Elevation: 6 Feet
Location: Del Norte County in California

Monitor Stage: 30.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 38.0 Feet

Danger Stage: 59.0 Feet

Historical Info	Peak Discharge	Stage	Date
Period of Record	557,000 cfs	55.30 feet*	Dec 23, 1964
Dec 1996 - Jan 1997	Not Available	45.29 feet	Jan 01
1995	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Feb 1986	459,000 cfs	36.76 feet	Feb 18

* Different Datum

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

Regional Location Map		Gage Station Location Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ001)

Rest of Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. North wind up to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66. North wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 40 to 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Chance of rain. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Rain likely. Lows 37 to 47.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 51 to 61.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. Lows 35 to 45.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 51 to 61.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.

Sunday through Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 52 to 62. Lows 35 to 45.

Impacts - E19 Information
34.0 Feet	Flooding of lowest lying areas may occur.
38.0 Feet	Flooding of the access road to Klamath Glen from US Highway 101 and other low-lying areas is likely.
40.0 Feet	Flooding may occur on US Highway 101 near Requa Road, the road to Klamath Glen, and adjacent low-lying areas secondary roads near the delta. Flooding will be amplified if coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds.
42.0 Feet	Flooding of US Highway 101 near Requa Road, the road to Klamath Glen, and adjacent low-lying secondary roads near the delta is likely. Flooding will be amplified with high tides and strong onshore winds.
46.0 Feet	Numerous road closures are expected including US Highway 101 and secondary roads in the area. Significant flooding of many homes and businesses will occur. Loss of power is likely due to inundation of transfer station.
49.0 Feet	Extensive flooding along the river from Blue Creek downstream to the Pacific Ocean. Most roads in the area, including US Highway 101, Requa Road, and the road to Klamath Glen are likely to be flooded and impassable.
63.0 Feet	Severe flooding of the delta area below the levee. Most roads will be flooded and impassable, including US Highway 101 and numerous secondary roads. The forecast level is within 2.5 feet of top of levee protecting Klamath Glen. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects.
64.0 Feet	Severe flooding in the delta area is likely, particularly US Highway 101 in the vicinity of Requa Road, the access road to Klamath Glen, and secondary roads. The forecast level is within 1.5 feet of top of levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects.
65.0 Feet	Severe flooding in the delta area is likely, particularly US Highway 101 in the vicinity of Requa Road, the access road to Klamath Glen, and secondary roads. The forecast level is within 0.5 feet of top of levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects.
65.5 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding can be expected from above Klamath Glen to the Pacific Ocean including the towns of Klamath and Klamath Glen and US Highway 101. The forecast level is at the top of the levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
66.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding can be expected from above Klamath Glen to the Pacific Ocean including the towns of Klamath and Klamath Glen and US Highway 101. The forecast level is over the top of the levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should take appropriate action and move to higher ground.

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.