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REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)
Latitude: 41.30º NLongitude: 124.05º WElevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Monitor Stage: 26.0 FeetFlood Stage: 32.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2022
7,890
18.12
Jan 4, 2022
2021
8,710
18.40
Feb 15, 2021
2020
7,820
18.09
Jan 26, 2020
2019
17,200
22.11
Feb 25, 2019
2018
6,090
16.53
Nov 21, 2017
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1953 to Present)* - Ranked by Flow
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.
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Impacts - E19 Information
35.0 FeetThe 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 FeetThe 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 FeetThe 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 FeetThe 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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ103)
Today: Cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening. Lows 37 to 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph shifting to the east overnight.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. East wind around 15 mph shifting to the northwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 39 to 49. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 52 to 62. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 47.

Monday: Sunny. Highs 59 to 69.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 59 to 72.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 57 to 72.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to 46.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 47 to 57.
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.