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Latitude: 41.05º N | Longitude: 123.68º W | Elevation: 333 Feet | |||
Location: Humboldt County in California | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: Klamath |
Action/Monitor: 44.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 48.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 52.0 Feet | Major Flood: 56.0 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* |
46,500 |
28.44 |
Jan 14, 2024 |
2023* |
66,500 |
32.28 |
Mar 15, 2023 |
2022* |
16,600 |
20.91 |
Jan 8, 2022 |
2021* |
13,300 |
19.67 |
Feb 16, 2021 |
2020* |
25,100 |
23.65 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1931 to Present)** - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965* |
231,000 |
57.00 |
Dec 22, 1964 |
1956 |
190,000 |
36.90 |
Dec 22, 1955 |
1974* |
145,000 |
45.98 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1983* |
122,000 |
43.16 |
Jan 27, 1983 |
1997* |
122,000 |
42.97 |
Jan 01, 1997 |
1986* |
116,000 |
42.43 |
Feb 18, 1986 |
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion | |||
** Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1931 with segmented periods back to Oct 1911 |
Location Photographs | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Flood Impacts | |
57.0 Feet | Severe flooding of roads, bridges and structures in and around low areas of the river is expected. Many road closures are likely including Highway 96 at several locations between Willow Creek and Weitchpec. Many homes and businesses in valley areas will be innundated. |
55.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding between Willow Creek and Weitchpec, and flooding of many homes and businesses in the valley areas. Expect closure of Highway 96 between Willow Creek and Weitchpec. |
53.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of all low lying areas adjacent to the river, including Highway 96 north and south of Hoopa. Significant damage to structures in these areas is likely. |
51.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of all low lying areas adjacent to the river including Highway 96 both north and south of Hoopa is likely. Significant damage to structures in these areas is possible. |
48.0 Feet | Considerable flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river including Highway 96 is likely. Significant damage to structures in these areas is possible. |
46.0 Feet | Flooding of many low lying areas near the river is likely. Minor flooding may occur over Highway 96 between Willow Creek and Hoopa. |
44.0 Feet | Minor flooding of the lowest lying areas may occur. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ105) |
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Patchy valley fog overnight. Snow level 5000 feet. Lows 35 to 45. Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs 56 to 71. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 75. Wednesday Night and Thursday: Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 65 to 80. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 80. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 57 to 72. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 76. Sunday Night and Monday: Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 67 to 82. |
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. |