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| Latitude: 39.17º N | Longitude: 123.67º W | Elevation: 20 Feet | |
| Location: Mendocino County in California | River Group: Russian Napa | ||
| Monitor Stage: N/A | Flood Stage: 23.0 Feet |

| Observed Data Credit | |
![]() | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months. |
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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 | |||
2025 |
11,300 |
22.39 |
Feb 4, 2025 |
2024 |
12,400 |
23.54 |
Feb 5, 2024 |
2023 |
14,100 |
25.56 |
Jan 8, 2023 |
2022 |
9,980 |
21.36 |
Oct 24, 2021 |
2021 |
801 |
6.30 |
Feb 2, 2021 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1956 |
64,500 |
40.60 |
Dec 22, 1955 |
2006 |
62,000 |
39.81 |
Dec 31, 2005
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1974 |
61,000 |
39.13 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
| 1965 |
52,100 |
38.64 |
Dec 22, 1964
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| 1995 |
51,400 |
38.49 |
Jan 09, 1995
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| 1986 |
51,400 |
38.49 |
Feb 17, 1986
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| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ112) |
| Today: Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. South wind 20 to 30 mph in the valleys and south 20 to 35 mph at higher elevation. Tonight: Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Lows 44 to 54. In the valleys, south wind up to 25 mph in the evening. At higher elevation, south wind 20 to 35 mph decreasing to up to 25 mph overnight. Gusts up to 35 mph. Sunday: Rain in the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Near steady temperature around 50. Sunday Night: Rain showers. Lows 40 to 50. Monday: Rain. Highs 48 to 58. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 38 to 48. Tuesday through Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 48 to 59. Lows 35 to 45. Thursday through Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 48 to 61. Lows 31 to 41. |
| Flood Impacts | |
| 34.0 Feet | Significant flooding over the south bank approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1 will occur. Damage to property including 6 homes is possible. Expect closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes. |
| 30.0 Feet | Water will flow over the south bank of the river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begins to flood property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes. |
| 23.0 Feet | Flooding of Highway 128 approximately 5 miles east of Highway 1 is certain and the road will be closed. Motorists should use alternate routes. |
| 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. |