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Latitude: 40.49º N | Longitude: 124.1º W | Elevation: 36 Feet | |||
Location: Humboldt County in California | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: North Coast |
Monitor Stage: 45.0 Feet | Flood Stage: 51.0 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 | |||
2022 |
68,900 |
27.64 |
Oct 25, 2021 |
2021 |
30,100 |
19.80 |
Feb 2, 2021 |
2020 |
50,200 | 24.17 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
2019 |
272,000 |
50.99 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
2018 |
101,000 |
32.67 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1916 to Present)* - Ranked by Flow | |||
1965 |
752,000 |
72.00 |
Dec 23, 1964 |
1956 |
541,000 |
61.90 |
Dec 22, 1955
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1974 |
387,000 |
52.31 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1995 | 368,000 | 51.30 | Jan 9, 1995 |
1986 | 364,000 | 51.08 | Feb 17, 1986 |
1997 | 360,000 | 54.97 | Jan 1, 1997 |
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Impacts - E19 Information | |
46.0 Feet | Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
48.0 Feet | Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
50.0 Feet | Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground. |
52.0 Feet | Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible. |
55.0 Feet | Flooding of low-lying areas near Shively likely, and possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
62.0 Feet | Flooding of many low-lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
67.0 Feet | Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
72.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river with possible damage to roads, bridges, and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101. |
74.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges, and structures. Numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain overnight. Lows 37 to 47. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday: Cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then slight chance of rain overnight. Lows 37 to 47. Northeast wind up to 10 mph. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 55 to 65. North wind around 15 mph. Saturday Night and Sunday: Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 53 to 65. North wind 15 to 25 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. Monday: Sunny. Highs 59 to 69. Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 59 to 71. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 63. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 49 to 59. |
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. |