Please Note: 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.
People in Orick should evacuate outside of the Orick Valley immediately. The river is at the top of the levee (or overtopping) near the Shoreline Fuel Mart on the left/south bank & Hufford Road on the right/north bank. The levee protecting Orick is at imminent risk for failure. Levee failure will cause catastrophic flooding outside the levees, creating major safety hazards and inundating homes & businesses across Orick. Floodwaters will make portions of Highway 101 and other local roads impassable.
33.0 Feet
People in Orick should be ready to evacuate outside the Orick valley. Time for a safe evacuation becomes critically short, especially for people who need more time or have limited mobility. Follow direction of public safety and emergency response officials. The river is within 2 feet from the top of levee near the Shoreline Fuel Mart on the left/south bank & Hufford Raod on the right/north bank. The levee protecting the town of Orick has an elevated risk of failure.
32.0 Feet
People in areas protected by the levee within Orick should closely monitor river forecasts & be prepared to evacuate outside the Orick valley if water levels are predicted to continue to rising. People who need more time to evacuate, especially those with limited mobility, should consider taking early action. The river is within 3 feet from the top of the levee near the Shoreline Fuel Mart on the left/south bank & Hufford Road on the right/north bank. The levee protecting Orick is at risk for failure.
26.0 Feet
Officials responsible for the levees & emergency response begin patrolling to look for problem areas that can threaten the integrity of the levee such as seepage, boils, erosion, debris jams, cracks, or sloughing. Closely monitor precipitation forecasts & river forecasts (stage & flow) & be aware of the potential for rising water levels.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)
Tonight: Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Lows 38 to 48. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday: Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers through the day. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs 47 to 57. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 34 to 44. North wind up to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 45 to 55. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 31 to 41. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Highs 48 to 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night through Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 48 to 63.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 37 to 47.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 63.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of rain. Lows 38 to 48.
New Years Day: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs 51 to 61.
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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