CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)

Latitude: 41.30º N	Longitude: 124.05º W	Elevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 26.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 32.0 Feet

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

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2019	17,200	22.11	Feb 25, 2019
2018	6,090	16.53	Nov 21, 2017
2017	15,200	21.05	Jan 10, 2017
2016	18,800	22.38	Jan 17, 2016
2015	13,300	20.15	Dec 21, 2014
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)*
1965	50,500**	24.00	Dec 22, 1964
1975	50,200	23.82	Mar 18, 1975
1956	50,000**	23.95	Dec 22, 1955
1953	50,000**	23.95	Jan 18, 1953
1972	49,700	23.67	Mar 3, 1972
* Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1953 with segmented periods back to Sep 1911
** Old datum. The difference is -0.44 ft and must be applied to data to convert to new datum.

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)

Today: Mostly cloudy with light rain at times. Highs 50 to 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Rain likely in the evening, then rain overnight. Lows 39 to 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Rain in the morning, then rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest wind up to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 49 to 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night through Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 51 to 66.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 70.

Wednesday Night through Friday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 58 to 71.

Impacts - E19 Information
35.0 Feet	The river is within 2 feet of top of levee. Flooding of roads in the Orick area is possible. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
36.0 Feet	The river is within 1 foot of top of levee. Flooding of some roads in the Orick area is likely. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
37.0 Feet	The river level is at the top of the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. Many roads in the delta area may be flooded and impassable including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
38.0 Feet	The river level will be overtopping the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. The entire delta area from Prairie Creek downstream to the mouth will be inundated. Travel through the area will be severely restricted with numerous road closures, including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action to protect life and property, and move to higher ground as necessary.

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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