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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: | Apr 20 2018 at 7:21 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | Apr 21 2018 at 9:00 AM PDT |
| 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 | |||
2016 |
177,000 |
42.05 |
Jan 18, 2016 |
2015 |
148,000 | 39.00 |
Feb 7, 2015 |
2014 |
79,500 |
29.46 |
Mar 29, 2014 |
2013 |
202,000 |
44.41 |
Dec 2, 2012 |
2012 |
98,000 |
32.34 |
Mar 28, 2012 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1916 to Present)* | |||
1965 |
752,000 |
72.0 |
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 | ||
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| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
| Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. North wind up to 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 57 to 67. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 57 to 68. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday Night and Monday: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 58 to 73. North wind 10 to 20 mph. Monday Night and Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 60 to 73. Tuesday Night through Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 59 to 72. Thursday Night and Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 59 to 69. |
| 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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