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VAN DUZEN RIVER - BRIDGEVILLE (BRGC1)
Latitude: 40.48º NLongitude: 123.89º WElevation: 358 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Feb 06 2025 at 2:23 PM PSTNext Issuance: Feb 07 2025 at 9:00 AM PST
Action/Monitor: 13.0 FeetMinor Flood: 17.0 FeetModerate Flood: 20.0 FeetMajor Flood: 23.0 Feet

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1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.

2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2023
23,200
13.77
Mar 14, 2023
2022
8,880
7.53
Jan 4, 2022
2021
8,260
7.21
Feb 2, 2021
2020
9,560
7.97
Jan 26, 2020
2019
25,600
15.05
Feb 27, 2019
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965
48,700
24.00
Dec 22, 1964
1995
43,700
19.72
Jan 09, 1995
1997
37,100
18.73
Dec 31, 1996
1986
36,900
18.17
Feb 17, 1986
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Flood Impacts
25.0 FeetExtensive, severe, record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
24.0 FeetExtensive, severe, near record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
23.0 FeetExtensive, severe flooding with closure of Highway 36 east of Carlotta to near the Grizzly Creek Bridge. River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area will be impassable.
21.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 36 east of Carlotta and near the Grizzly Creek Bridge with water over the road in numerous locations. Portions of River Bar Road in Starvation Flats will likely be impassable. Water level in Grizzly Creek State Park will approach Highway 36.
20.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 36, especially east of Carlotta and near Grizzly Creek State Park. Portions of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area are likely to be impassable. In the State Park water may reach near the office.
19.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road in the Starvation flats area. Water level at the State Park reaches the parking lot.
18.0 FeetMinor flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and in lower portions of the State Park itself. Moderate flooding of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area.
17.0 FeetFlooding begins in lower portions of Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ106)
Tonight: Rain and snow in the evening, then chance of rain and snow overnight. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Lows 28 to 38.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then isolated rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet. Highs 35 to 49.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog overnight. Lows 19 to 29.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 38 to 51.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 30.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs 43 to 54.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 30.

Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 39 to 52.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Lows 22 to 32.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 37 to 50.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Lows 22 to 32.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Highs 39 to 51.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Rain and snow. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 37 to 51.
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.