CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

KLAMATH RIVER - ORLEANS (ONSC1)

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). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2021*	45,300	17.33	Jan 13, 2021
2020*	42,900	16.64	Jan 26, 2020
2019*	69,500	21.40	Apr 8, 2019
2018*	42,200	16.49	Apr 7, 2018
2017*	130,000	29.29	Feb 9, 2017
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
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ105)

Tonight: Mostly cloudy until late tonight then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers and snow showers overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the evening. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Lows 22 to 32.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Widespread frost and patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs 34 to 49.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 55. Southeast wind around 20 mph.

Saturday Night: Rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet. Lows 31 to 41.

Sunday: Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 55.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 29 to 39.

Monday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 41 to 56.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.

Tuesday: Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 41 to 56.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly clear. Lows 24 to 34. Highs 42 to 57.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 27 to 37.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 41 to 56.

Impacts - E19 Information
34.0 Feet	Possible flooding of Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, and other low-lying adjacent areas.
35.0 Feet	Flooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar.
37.0 Feet	Flooding in low-lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar.
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.
40.0 Feet	Extensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, of Highway 96 north of the bridge and 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 possible.
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.

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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