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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: Mar 28 2024 at 1:52 PM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 29 2024 at 9:00 AM PDT
Monitor Stage: 13.0 FeetFlood Stage: 17.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
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
2018
10,100
8.24
Apr 7, 2018
 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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Impacts - E19 Information
17.0 FeetFlooding begins in lower portions of Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.
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.
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.
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.
21.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 36 east of Carlotta and near the Grizzly Creek Bridge due to 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.
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.
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.
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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ106)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the evening, then chance of rain and snow overnight. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Lows 31 to 41.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 44 to 59. Southeast wind around 20 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Chance of snow through the night. Chance of rain overnight. Snow level 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Lows 32 to 42.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Highs 51 to 66.

Saturday Night and Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 51 to 66. North wind around 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 43.

Monday through Tuesday: Clear. Highs 63 to 78. Lows 36 to 46.

Tuesday Night through Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 63 to 78.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain. Highs 47 to 62.
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.