CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

TRINITY RIVER - HOOPA (HOOC1)

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

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Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View US Geological Survey (USGS) Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
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
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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 in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 52 to 62.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 82 to 97.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 74 to 89.

Thursday Night and Independence Day: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 74 to 89.

Friday Night through Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 56. Highs 78 to 93.

Sunday through Tuesday: Mostly clear. Highs 87 to 102. Lows 50 to 60.

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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