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REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)
Latitude: 41.30º NLongitude: 124.05º WElevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaRiver Group: North Coast
Monitor Stage: 26.0 FeetFlood Stage: 32.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2024
42,700
30.06
Jan 13, 2024
2023
19,600
23.23
Dec 31, 2022
2022
7,890
18.12
Jan 4, 2022
2021
8,710
18.40
Feb 15, 2021
2020
7,820
18.09
Jan 26, 2020
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)* - Ranked by Flow
1965
50,500**
24.00
Dec 22, 1964
1975
50,200
23.82
Mar 18, 1975
1956
50,000**
23.95
Dec 22, 1955
1953 50,000** 23.95 Jan 18, 1953
1972 49,700 23.67 Mar 3, 1972
 * Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1953 with segmented periods back to Sep 1911
 ** Old datum. The difference is -0.44 ft and must be applied to data to convert to new datum.
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ103)
Tonight: Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle overnight. Lows 43 to 53. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle in the morning. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 54 to 64. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then slight chance of rain overnight. Patchy drizzle and fog overnight. Lows 42 to 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. Patchy drizzle and fog. Highs 55 to 65. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 43 to 53. North wind around 15 mph.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 68. North wind around 15 mph.

Sunday Night through Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 58 to 73.
Flood Impacts
38.0 FeetThe river level will be overtopping the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. The entire delta area from Prairie Creek downstream to the mouth will be innundated. Travel through the area will be severely restricted with numerous road closures, including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action to protect life and property, and move to higher ground as necessary.
37.0 FeetThe river level is at the top of the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. Many roads in the delta area may be flooded and impassable including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects.
36.0 FeetThe river is within 1 foot of top of levee. Flooding of some roads in the Orick area is likely. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong, onshore winds amplify effects.
35.0 FeetThe river is within 2 feet of the top of the levee. Flooding of roads in the Orick area is possible. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong, onshore winds amplify effects.
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.