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		Bulletin Group: North Coast		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 26.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 32.0 Feet

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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
2023	19,600	23.23	Dec 31, 2022
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
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.

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Impacts - E19 Information
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 innundated. 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.
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 will 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.
35.0 Feet	The river is within 2 feet of the top of the 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.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)

Tonight: Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming cloudy. Patchy drizzle and fog overnight. Lows 45 to 55. West wind up to 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle and fog in the morning. Highs 59 to 69. West wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Cloudy. Patchy drizzle and fog overnight. Lows 46 to 56. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle and fog. Highs 61 to 72. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night and Monday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle and fog. Lows 47 to 57. Highs 61 to 72. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of drizzle and patchy fog. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 62 to 73.

Tuesday Night through Friday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 48 to 58. Highs 63 to 77.

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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