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Latitude: 41.30º N | Longitude: 123.54º W | Elevation: 354 Feet | |
Location: Humboldt County in California | River Group: North Coast |
Monitor Stage: 32.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 38.0 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 | |||
2023* |
67,800 |
21.49 |
Dec 27, 2022 |
2022* |
21,100 |
11.67 |
Jan 7, 2022 |
2021* |
45,300 |
17.33 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
2020* |
42,900 |
16.64 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
2019* |
69,500 |
21.40 |
Apr 8, 2019 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1927 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965* |
307,000 |
76.50 |
Dec 22, 1964 |
1974* |
279,000 |
37.24 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1986* |
278,000 |
37.16 |
Feb 18, 1986 |
1997* |
258,000 |
37.79 |
Jan 01, 1997 |
2006* |
213,000 |
34.80 |
Dec 30, 2005 |
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion |
Location Photographs | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ105) |
Tonight: Rain and snow in the evening, then chance of rain and snow overnight. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow level 2000 to 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Lows 26 to 36. Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then isolated rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Highs 33 to 48. Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers overnight. Snow level 500 feet overnight. Lows 19 to 29. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 50. Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Slight chance of snow. Snow level 2000 feet in the evening. Lows 20 to 30. Sunday: Sunny. Highs 38 to 52. Sunday Night and Monday: Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 30. Highs 37 to 52. Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Lows 20 to 30. Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 34 to 49. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Lows 21 to 31. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Highs 35 to 50. Wednesday Night: Rain and snow. Lows 27 to 37. Thursday: Rain and snow. Highs 34 to 49. |
Flood Impacts | |
43.0 Feet | Flood waters are likely to cover Highway 96 in numerous locations and will threaten residences and businesses in and around orleans including Sandy Bar Cabins, Riverside Trailer Park and the downtown area. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. |
40.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, at Ishi Pishi Bar, and near Slate Creek. Flooding of the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans is expected. Flooding of Highway 96 in Orleans is possible. |
38.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is likely near Ishi Pishi Bar and Slate Creek. Water may enter the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans. |
37.0 Feet | Flooding in low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans will occur. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar. |
35.0 Feet | Flooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar. |
34.0 Feet | Flooding is possible along Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, and in adjacent low-lying areas. |
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. |