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Latitude: 41.30º N | Longitude: 123.54º W | Elevation: 354 Feet | |
Location: Humboldt County in California | River Group: North Coast |
Issuance Time: | Mar 31 2023 at 1:21 PM PDT | Next Issuance: | Apr 01 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT |
Monitor Stage: 32.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 38.0 Feet |
Observed Data Credit | |
![]() | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2021* |
45,300 |
17.33 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
2020* |
42,900 |
16.64 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
2019* |
69,500 |
21.40 |
Apr 8, 2019 |
2018* |
42,200 |
16.49 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
2017* |
130,000 |
29.29 |
Feb 9, 2017 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1927 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965* |
307,000 |
76.50 |
Dec 22, 1964 |
1974* |
279,000 |
37.24 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1986* |
278,000 |
37.16 |
Feb 18, 1986 |
1997* |
258,000 |
37.79 |
Jan 01, 1997 |
2006* |
213,000 |
34.80 |
Dec 30, 2005 |
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion |
Location Photographs | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ105) |
Today: Mostly cloudy with rain showers and snow showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph at higher elevation. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening. Chance of snow showers through the night. Rain showers likely overnight. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Lows 30 to 40. Sunday: Rain showers in the morning. Snow showers through the day. Rain showers in the afternoon. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Stronger showers may contain small hail in the afternoon. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Sunday Night: Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Lows 23 to 33. Monday: Rain showers and snow showers likely. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Highs 36 to 51. Northwest wind around 20 mph. Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 36 to 51. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 25 to 35. Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 42 to 57. Lows 27 to 37. Thursday and Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 48 to 63. Lows 30 to 40. Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 65. |
Impacts - E19 Information | |
34.0 Feet | Possible flooding of Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, and other low-lying adjacent areas. |
35.0 Feet | Flooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar. |
37.0 Feet | Flooding in low-lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar. |
38.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of low-lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is likely near Ishi Pishi Bar and Slate Creek. Water may enter the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans. |
40.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, of Highway 96 north of the bridge and Orleans, at Ishi Pishi Bar, and near Slate Creek. Flooding of the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans is expected. Flooding of Highway 96 in Orleans possible. |
43.0 Feet | Flood waters are likely to cover Highway 96 in numerous locations and will threaten residences and businesses in and around Orleans including Sandy Bar cabins, Riverside Trailer Park, and the downtown area. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. |
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. |