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Latitude: 41.51º N | Longitude: 123.98º W | Elevation: 6 Feet | |||
Location: Del Norte County in California | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: Klamath |
Monitor Stage: 30.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 38.0 Feet | Danger Stage: 59.0 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 | |||
2022* |
53,800 |
20.30 |
Jan 8, 2022 |
2021* |
76,300 |
23.67 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
2020* |
88,300 |
25.19 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
2019* |
156,000 |
32.64 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
2018* |
97,000 |
25.95 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - December 1861 to Present)** - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965* |
557,000 |
55.30 |
Dec 23, 1964 |
1974* |
529,000 |
41.96 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1986* |
459,000 |
36.76 |
Feb 18, 1986 |
1861* |
450,000 |
60.00 |
Dec -- 1861 |
1890* |
425,000 |
63.00 |
Feb --, 1890 |
1956* |
425,000 |
49.70 |
Dec 22, 1955 |
* Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion | |||
** Most recent continuous record back to 1932 with segmented periods back to Dec 1861 |
Location Photographs | ||
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Impacts - E19 Information | |
34.0 Feet | Flooding of lowest lying areas may occur. |
38.0 Feet | Flooding of lowest lying areas is likely. |
40.0 Feet | Flooding may occur on the access road to Klamath Glen and adjacent low lying secondary roads near the delta. Flooding will be amplified if coincident with high tides and strong, onshore winds. |
42.0 Feet | Flooding of US Highway 101 near Requa Road, the road to Klamath Glen, and adjacent low-lying secondary roads near the delta is likely. Flooding will be amplified with high tides and strong onshore winds. |
46.0 Feet | Numerous road closures are expected including US Highway 101 and secondary roads in the area. Significant flooding of many homes and businesses will occur. Loss of power is likely due to inundation of transfer station. |
49.0 Feet | Extensive flooding along the river from Blue Creek downstream to the Pacific Ocean. Most roads in the area, including US Highway 101, Requa Road, and the road to Klamath Glen are likely to be flooded and impassable. |
63.0 Feet | Severe flooding of the delta area below the levee. Most roads will be flooded and impassable, including US Highway 101 and numerous secondary roads. The forecast level is within 2.5 feet of top of levee protecting Klamath Glen. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects. |
64.0 Feet | Severe flooding in the delta area is likely, particularly US Highway 101 in the vicinity of Requa Road, the access road to Klamath Glen, and secondary roads. The forecast level is within 1.5 feet of top of levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects. |
65.0 Feet | Severe flooding in the delta area is likely, particularly US Highway 101 in the vicinity of Requa Road, the access road to Klamath Glen, and secondary roads. The forecast level is within 0.5 feet of top of levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds will amplify effects. |
65.5 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding can be expected from above Klamath Glen to the Pacific Ocean including the towns of Klamath and Klamath Glen and US Highway 101. The forecast level is at the top of the levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should take appropriate action and move to higher ground. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects. |
66.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding can be expected from above Klamath Glen to the Pacific Ocean including the towns of Klamath and Klamath Glen and US Highway 101. The forecast level is over the top of the levee. Any persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should take appropriate action and move to higher ground. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101) |
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming south around 5 mph overnight. Thursday: Rain. Highs 50 to 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday Night: Rain. Lows 42 to 52. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday: Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs 50 to 60. West wind around 10 mph. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 48. North wind around 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 52 to 62. South wind around 10 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 42 to 52. Sunday through Monday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 54 to 64. Lows 39 to 49. Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 54 to 64. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 37 to 47. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 53 to 63. |
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. |