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REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)
Latitude: 41.30º NLongitude: 124.05º WElevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Jun 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 26.0 FeetMinor Flood: 32.0 FeetModerate Flood: 35.0 FeetMajor Flood: 37.0 Feet
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38.0 FeetThe 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 innundated. 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.
37.0 FeetThe 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 will amplify effects.
36.0 FeetThe 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.
35.0 FeetThe river is within 2 feet of the top of the 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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ103)
Today: Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy early in the afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 61 to 72. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight: Cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 45 to 55. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 60 to 71. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 46 to 56. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 71. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night through Friday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56. Highs 61 to 71.

Friday Night through Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56. Highs 62 to 77.