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| Latitude: 40.49º N | Longitude: 124.1º W | Elevation: 36 Feet | |
| Location: Humboldt County in California | River Group: North Coast | ||
| Issuance Time: | Jan 16 2021 at 8:18 AM PST | Next Issuance: | Jan 17 2021 at 9:00 AM PST |
| Monitor Stage: 45.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 51.0 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 | |||
2019 |
272,000 |
50.99 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
2018 |
101,000 |
32.67 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
2017 |
264,000 |
50.36 |
Jan 11, 2017 |
2016 |
177,000 |
42.05 |
Jan 18, 2016 |
2015 |
148,000 | 39.00 |
Feb 7, 2015 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1916 to Present)* | |||
1965 |
752,000 |
72.00 |
Dec 23, 1964 |
1956 |
541,000 |
61.90 |
Dec 22, 1955
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1974 |
387,000 |
52.31 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
| 1995 | 368,000 | 51.30 | Jan 9, 1995 |
| 1986 | 364,000 | 51.08 | Feb 17, 1986 |
| 1997 | 360,000 | 54.97 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Location Photographs | ||
| ESRI™ Locator Map |
| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
| Today: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 52 to 62. North wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 39 to 49. North wind around 10 mph. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 55 to 65. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Martin Luther King Jr Day: Sunny. Highs 56 to 66. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 44. Tuesday through Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 54 to 66. Lows 34 to 44. Thursday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 49 to 59. Thursday Night and Friday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 46 to 59. |
| Impacts - E19 Information | |
| 46.0 Feet | Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
| 48.0 Feet | Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
| 50.0 Feet | Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
| 52.0 Feet | Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible. |
| 55.0 Feet | Flooding of low-lying areas near Shively likely, and possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
| 62.0 Feet | Flooding of many low-lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
| 67.0 Feet | Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
| 72.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river with possible damage to roads, bridges, and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101. |
| 74.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges, and structures. Numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101. |
| 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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