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SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER - MIRANDA (MRNC1)
Latitude:
40.18º N
Longitude:
123.78º W
Elevation:
263 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CA
River Group: North Coast
Forecast Issued: May 03 2025 at 9:58 AM PDT
Next Issuance: May 04 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT

Action/
Monitor:
27.0 Ft
Minor
Flood:
33.0 Ft
Moderate
Flood:
38.0 Ft
Major
Flood:
42.0 Ft

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2024
35,300
23.24
Jan 14, 2024
2023
51,700
28.16
Dec 30, 2022
2022
19,900
18.07
Oct 24, 2021
2021
10,000
14.14
Jan 13, 2021
2020
11,700
14.93
Jan 26, 2020
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965
199,000
46.00
Dec 22, 1964
1956
173,000
42.70
Dec 22, 1955
1986
123,000
38.29
Feb 17, 1986
1982
123,000
34.79
Dec 19, 1981

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Flood Impacts
47.0 FeetExtensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
45.0 FeetSevere flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
42.0 FeetExtensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas.
38.0 FeetConsiderable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott, with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low lying areas.
35.0 FeetConsiderable flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott is likely. Expect closure Of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations.
33.0 FeetFlooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale, and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park. Flooding is also possible near Weott.
30.0 FeetFlooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park.
27.0 FeetFlooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.