CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)

Latitude: 41.30º N	Longitude: 124.05º W	Elevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 26.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 32.0 Feet

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
2015	13,300	20.15	Dec 21, 2014
2014	8,960	18.05	Mar 10, 2014
2013	20,200	22.91	Dec 2, 2012
2012	14,500	20.37	Mar 30, 2012
2011	15,100	20.68	Dec 29, 2010
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)*
1965	50,500**	24.00	Dec 22, 1964
1975	50,200	23.82	Mar 18, 1975
1956	50,000**	23.95	Dec 22, 1955
1953	50,000**	23.95	Jan 18, 1953
1972	49,700	23.67	Mar 3, 1972

* Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1953 with segmented periods back to Sep 1911
** Different datum

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)

Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 49 to 59. West wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 61 to 73. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 61 to 73. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 48 to 58. North wind around 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 62 to 75. North wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night through Monday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 47 to 57. Highs 62 to 76.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57. Highs 63 to 73.

Impacts - E19 Information
35.0 Feet	The river is within 2 feet of top of levee. Flooding of roads in the Orick area is possible. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
36.0 Feet	The river is within 1 foot of top of levee. Flooding of some roads in the Orick area is likely. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
37.0 Feet	The river level is at the top of the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. Many roads in the delta area may be flooded and impassable including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
38.0 Feet	The river level will be overtopping the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. The entire delta area from Prairie Creek downstream to the mouth will be inundated. Travel through the area will be severely restricted with numerous road closures, including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action to protect life and property, and move to higher ground as 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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