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NAVARRO RIVER - NAVARRO (NVRC1)
Latitude: 39.17º NLongitude: 123.67º WElevation: 20 Feet
Location: Mendocino County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: Russian NapaRiver Group: Russian Napa
Action/Monitor: N/A Minor Flood: 23.0 FeetModerate Flood: 30.0 FeetMajor Flood: 34.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2024
12,400
23.54
Feb 5, 2024
2023
14,100
25.56
Jan 8, 2023
2022
9,980
21.36
Oct 24, 2021
2021
801
6.30
Feb 2, 2021
2020
2,560
10.78
Dec 7, 2019
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1955
64,500
40.60
Dec 22, 1955
2006
62,000
39.81
Dec 31, 2005
1974
61,000
39.13
Jan 16, 1974
1965
52,100
38.64
Dec 22, 1964
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Flood Impacts
34.0 FeetSignificant flooding over the south bank approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1 will occur. Damage to property including 6 homes is possible. Expect closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
30.0 FeetWater will flow over the south bank of the river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begins to flood property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
23.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 128 approximately 5 miles east of Highway 1 is certain and the road will be closed. Motorists should use alternate routes.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ112)
Today: Mostly sunny. Highs 77 to 92.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog overnight. Lows 50 to 60.

Wednesday: Sunny. Patchy valley fog in the morning. Highs 77 to 92.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 58.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 85.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.

Independence Day through Monday: Mostly clear. Highs 73 to 88. Lows 46 to 56.
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.