CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

VAN DUZEN RIVER - BRIDGEVILLE (BRGC1)

Latitude: 40.48º N	Longitude: 123.89º W	Elevation: 358 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 13.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 17.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025	27,700	15.21	Nov 22, 2024
2024	19,300	12.20	Jan 13, 2024
2023	23,200	13.77	Mar 14, 2023
2022	8,880	7.53	Jan 4, 2022
2021	8,260	7.21	Feb 2, 2021
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965	48,700	22.60	Dec 22, 1964
1995	43,700	19.72	Jan 09, 1995
1956	43,500	21.30	Dec 22, 1955
1993	41,300	19.14	Jan 20, 1993
1997	37,100	18.73	Dec 31, 1996
1986	36,900	18.17	Feb 17, 1986

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106)

Today: Numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 4500 to 5000 feet. Highs 45 to 60.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Scattered rain showers through the night. Snow level 4000 to 4500 feet. Lows 35 to 45.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Isolated rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Snow level 4000 to 4500 feet. Highs 48 to 63.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs 56 to 71.

Thursday Night through Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 61 to 76.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 72.

Saturday Night through Monday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 57 to 72.

Flood Impacts
25.0 Feet	Extensive, severe, record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
24.0 Feet	Extensive, severe, near record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
23.0 Feet	Extensive, severe flooding with closure of Highway 36 east of Carlotta to near the Grizzly Creek Bridge. River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area will be impassable.
21.0 Feet	Flooding of Highway 36 east of Carlotta and near the Grizzly Creek Bridge with water over the road in numerous locations. Portions of River Bar Road in Starvation Flats will likely be impassable. Water level in Grizzly Creek State Park will approach Highway 36.
20.0 Feet	Flooding of Highway 36, especially east of Carlotta and near Grizzly Creek State Park. Portions of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area are likely to be impassable. In the State Park water may reach near the office.
19.0 Feet	Flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road in the Starvation flats area. Water level at the State Park reaches the parking lot.
18.0 Feet	Minor flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and in lower portions of the State Park itself. Moderate flooding of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area.
17.0 Feet	Flooding begins in lower portions of Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.

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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