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KLAMATH RIVER - ORLEANS (ONSC1)
Latitude: 41.30º NLongitude: 123.54º WElevation: 430 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: Klamath
Issuance Time: Jun 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 32.0 FeetMinor Flood: 38.0 FeetModerate Flood: 43.0 FeetMajor Flood: 48.0 Feet
Please Note:Ensemble forecasts produced by CNRFC only consider meteorological uncertainty and do not account for hydrologic uncertainty.
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43.0 FeetFlood 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.
40.0 FeetExtensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, Highway 96 north of the bridge at 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 is possible.
38.0 FeetExtensive 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.
37.0 FeetFlooding in low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans will occur. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar.
35.0 FeetFlooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar.
34.0 FeetFlooding is possible along Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, and in adjacent low-lying areas.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ105)
Today: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 68 to 83.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 74 to 89.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.

Wednesday Night through Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 75 to 90.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 78.

Friday Night and Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 63 to 78.

Saturday Night and Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 70 to 85.