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Latitude: 41.88º N | Longitude: 124.14º W | Elevation: 0 Feet | |||
Location: Del Norte County in California | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: North Coast |
Action/Monitor: 27.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 33.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 36.0 Feet | Major Flood: 39.0 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 | |||
2024 |
161,000* |
35.04 |
Jan 13, 2024 |
2023 |
81,800* |
29.72 |
Mar 13, 2023 |
2022 |
40,100* |
24.67 |
Jan 4, 2022 |
2021 |
91,700* |
30.59 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
2020 |
49,500* |
26.14 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present) - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965 |
207,000* |
39.50 |
Dec 22, 1964 |
1956 |
176,500* |
37.40 |
Dec 22, 1955 |
1972 |
173,700* |
37.20 |
Mar 03, 1972 |
1951 |
170,000* |
36.90 |
Oct 29, 1950 |
* Estimated flow (Not Official) |
Location Photographs | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Flood Impacts | |
40.0 Feet | Many roads and structures in the vicinity of the river are likely to be threatened. Significant flooding expected along US Highways 101 and 199, South Bank Rd, and in low lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. |
38.0 Feet | Expect flooding of portions of Highway 197 and South Bank Rd in the vicinity of US Highway 101. Flooding is also expected in low lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. Some access roads and homes in this area may be flooded. |
36.0 Feet | Flooding of South Bank Rd in the vicinity of US Highway 101 is likely. Water can flow across low-lying areas into Lake Earl about 4 miles south of the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. Some low-lying residential access roads may flood. |
33.0 Feet | Flooding is likely near the gravel plant and on South Bank Road in the vicinity of US Highway 101. Water may flow across low-lying areas into Lake Earl about 4 miles south of the river, including areas along lower Lake Drive. |
31.0 Feet | Minor flooding may occur around the gravel plant near US Highway 101 and South Bank Road approximately 1 mile upstream from Doctor Fine Bridge. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101) |
Tonight: Partly cloudy until late Tonight then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 46 to 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph shifting to the northwest overnight. Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 68 to 83. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph shifting to the north overnight. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 77. West wind around 5 mph. Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 48 to 58. Highs 62 to 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 47 to 57. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 62 to 74. Wednesday Night and Thursday: Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 60. Highs 66 to 81. Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 61. Friday through Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 84. Lows 51 to 61. |
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. |