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SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER - MIRANDA (MRNC1)

Latitude: 40.18º N	Longitude: 123.78º W	Elevation: 263 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Issuance Time:

Dec 12 2019 at 7:49 AM PST

Next Issuance:

Dec 12 2019 at 3:00 PM PST

Monitor Stage: 27.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 33.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2018	25,000	19.78	Apr 7, 2018
2017	74,400	32.47	Jan 10, 2017
2016	53,500	27.09	Jan 17, 2016
2015	37,000	23.14	Feb 7, 2015
2014	22,60	18.78	Mar 29, 2014
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present)
1965	199,000	46.00	Dec 22, 1964
1956	173,000	42.70	Dec 22, 1955
1986	123,000	38.29	Feb 17, 1986
1982	123,000	34.79	Dec 19, 1981

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106)

Today: Cloudy. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Chance of rain showers through the day. Near steady temperature around 50.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely overnight. Lows 41 to 51.

Friday: Rain likely in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Snow level 5000 feet falling to 4000 feet overnight. Lows 33 to 43.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3500 feet. Highs 40 to 55.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 31 to 41.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs 41 to 56. Lows 31 to 41.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 59.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 44 to 59.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 44 to 59.

Impacts - E19 Information
27.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.
30.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants trailer parks.
33.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants trailer parks. Flooding is also possible near Weott.
35.0 Feet	Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, and Weott is likely. Expect closure of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations.
38.0 Feet	Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, and Weott with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low-lying areas.
42.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott, and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas.
45.0 Feet	Severe flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicnity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
47.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges, and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicnity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.

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.

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