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KLAMATH RIVER - SEIAD VALLEY (SEIC1)
Latitude: 41.85º NLongitude: 123.23º WElevation: 1320 Feet
Location: Siskiyou County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: Klamath
Issuance Time: May 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 13.0 FeetMinor Flood: 15.0 FeetModerate Flood: 20.0 FeetMajor Flood: 28.0 Feet
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33.75 FeetMajor flooding is occurring along the entire reach of the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Much of Highway 96 is impassable.
28.0 FeetExpect considerable flooding along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Sections of Highway 96 are flooded.
20.0 FeetHighway 96 innundated in low-lying spots along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. Flooding is also likely at the confluence with the Scott River and the confluence with Indian Creek.
15.0 FeetThe Klamath River is at flood stage. The Klamath River begins to flow out of its banks in some areas. Some low-lying structures may be flooded.
13.0 FeetThe Klamath River is nearing bankfull.