CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER - MIRANDA (MRNC1)

Latitude: 40.18º N	Longitude: 123.78º W	Elevation: 263 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		Bulletin Group: North Coast		River Group: North Coast

Action/Monitor: 27.0 Feet

Minor Flood: 33.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 38.0 Feet

Major Flood: 42.0 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
2023	51,700	28.16	Dec 30, 2022
2022	19,900	18.07	Oct 24, 2021
2021	10,000	14.14	Jan 13, 2021
2020	11,700	14.93	Jan 26, 2020
2019	60,600	29.99	Feb 27, 2019
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1939 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965	199,000	46.00	Dec 22, 1964
1956	173,000	42.70	Dec 22, 1955
1986	123,000	38.29	Feb 17, 1986
1982	123,000	34.79	Dec 19, 1981

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Impacts - E19 Information
47.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
45.0 Feet	Severe flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
42.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas.
38.0 Feet	Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott, with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low lying areas.
35.0 Feet	Considerable flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott is likely. Expect closure Of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations.
33.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale, and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park. Flooding is also possible near Weott.
30.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park.
27.0 Feet	Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106)

Today: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 53 to 63.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the evening. Patchy valley fog through the night. Snow level 5000 feet in the evening. Lows 34 to 44.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs 48 to 60.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 42.

Monday: Sunny. Highs 52 to 66.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs 51 to 64. Lows 34 to 44.

Wednesday through Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 48 to 63. Lows 36 to 46.

Thursday Night and Friday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 47 to 62.

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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