CNRFC - Hydrology - River Guidance - Graphical RVF

SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER - MIRANDA (MRNC1)

Latitude: 40.18º N	Longitude: 123.78º W	Elevation: 263 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California

Monitor Stage: 27.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 33.0 Feet

Historical Info	Peak Discharge	Stage	Date
Period of Record	199,000 cfs	46.00 feet	Dec 22, 1964
Dec 1996 - Jan 1997	94,400 cfs	33.64 feet	Jan 01
1995	81,100 cfs	31.29 feet	Jan 09
Feb 1986	123,000 cfs	38.29 feet	Feb 17

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

Regional Location Map		Gage Station Location Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ003)

Rest of Tonight: Mostly clear. Valley fog after midnight. Lows 36 to 46.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 68.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 57 to 67.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.

Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 52 to 62.

Thursday Night: Rain likely. Lows 37 to 47.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 49 to 59.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.

Saturday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 50 to 60.

Saturday Night through Monday: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 51 to 61.

Impacts - E19 Information
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.