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CNRFC Daily Briefing
Last issued: Mon Nov 17, 2025 at 09:35 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:
  • Widespread precipitation the rest of today as an upper low moves through. T-storms possible over parts of CA today.
  • Lingering showers over srn CA for tomorrow as the first low exits. A second low is expected to return precipitation to the region mid to late this week.
  • Many headwater rivers across northern California are nearing their peaks as precipitation moved through the area during the overnight ours.
  • Small rises will occur today across southern California as the storm system slides south.
  • All forecast locations are expected to remain below action stages through the next 5 days.
Confidence: Medium

Staffing Level: Normal

Detailed Hydrometeorological Discussion: www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/discussion

River Guidance Points Forecast Above Specified Stage Definitions  (Select NWS ID for Specified Graphical RVF)
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Flood
Moderate
Flood
Major
Flood
Latest Observed
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Latest Observed
Date / Time
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*** NO River Guidance (Flood Forecast) Points Currently Forecast At Or Above Critical Stage Definitions ***

** NOTE **  Stage is presented in "Feet" while Flow (Storage at CLKC1) is presented in "cfs" ("Acre-Feet").