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Latitude: 41.30º N | Longitude: 124.05º W | Elevation: 5 Feet | |||
Location: Humboldt County in California | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: North Coast |
Action/Monitor: 26.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 32.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 35.0 Feet | Major Flood: 37.0 Feet |
Observed Data Credit | |
![]() | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2024 |
42,700 |
30.06 |
Jan 13, 2024 |
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 |
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
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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 | ||
ESRI™ Locator Map |
Flood Impacts | |
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) |
Today: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 53 to 63. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 41 to 51. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 54 to 64. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. North wind around 15 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. North wind around 15 mph. Thursday Night through Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 55 to 67. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 53 to 63. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Sunday through Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 54 to 67. Lows 41 to 51. |
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. |