CNRFC - Hydrology - River Guidance - Graphical RVF

KLAMATH RIVER - ORLEANS (ONSC1)

Latitude: 41.30º N	Longitude: 123.54º W	Elevation: 430 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California

Monitor Stage: 32.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 38.0 Feet

Historical Info	Peak Discharge	Stage	Date
Period of Record	307,000 cfs	76.50 feet*	Dec 22, 1964
Dec 1996 - Jan 1997	258,000 cfs	37.79 feet	Jan 01
1995	112,000 cfs	25.85 feet	Jan 09
Feb 1986	278,000 cfs	37.16 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 (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
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 Pihi 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.