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
Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months.
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025	20,100	12.50	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: Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle in the morning. Chance of rain through the day. Breezy. Highs 48 to 61. Southeast wind around 20 mph in the valleys and southeast 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.

Tonight: Rain, breezy. Lows 40 to 50. South wind around 20 mph in the valleys and south 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.

Saturday: Rain in the morning, then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. South wind 20 to 25 mph in the valleys and south 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.

Saturday Night: Windy. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Snow level 5000 to 5500 feet. Lows 38 to 48. South wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts at higher elevations to around 50 mph.

Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4500 to 5000 feet. Highs 42 to 53.

Sunday Night: Rain. Lows 35 to 45.

Monday: Rain and snow. Highs 40 to 53.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of drizzle. Chance of rain and snow. Lows 32 to 42.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle and patchy valley fog. Highs 44 to 56.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle and patchy valley fog. Chance of rain. Lows 33 to 43.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs 41 to 54.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Lows 30 to 40.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 40 to 52.

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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