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REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)
Latitude: 41.30º NLongitude: 124.05º WElevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Mar 28 2024 at 8:19 AM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 28 2024 at 3:00 PM PDT
Monitor Stage: 26.0 FeetFlood Stage: 32.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2022
7,890
18.12
Jan 4, 2022
2021
8,710
18.40
Feb 15, 2021
2020
7,820
18.09
Jan 26, 2020
2019
17,200
22.11
Feb 25, 2019
2018
6,090
16.53
Nov 21, 2017
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)* - Ranked by Flow
1965
50,500**
24.00
Dec 22, 1964
1975
50,200
23.82
Mar 18, 1975
1956
50,000**
23.95
Dec 22, 1955
1953 50,000** 23.95 Jan 18, 1953
1972 49,700 23.67 Mar 3, 1972
 * Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1953 with segmented periods back to Sep 1911
 ** Old datum. The difference is -0.44 ft and must be applied to data to convert to new datum.
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Impacts - E19 Information
35.0 FeetThe river is within 2 feet of top of levee. Flooding of roads in the Orick area is possible. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
36.0 FeetThe river is within 1 foot of top of levee. Flooding of some roads in the Orick area is likely. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
37.0 FeetThe river level is at the top of the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. Many roads in the delta area may be flooded and impassable including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
38.0 FeetThe river level will be overtopping the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. The entire delta area from Prairie Creek downstream to the mouth will be inundated. Travel through the area will be severely restricted with numerous road closures, including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action to protect life and property, and move to higher ground as necessary.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ103)
Today: Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers through the day. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Cloudy. Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely overnight. Lows 37 to 47. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Highs 53 to 63. Lows 38 to 48.

Monday and Monday Night: Mostly clear. Highs 59 to 69. Lows 38 to 48.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 68.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 53 to 68.
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.