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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 |
Action/Monitor: 45.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 51.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 60.0 Feet | Major Flood: 65.0 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 |
105,000 |
33.12 |
Jan 14, 2024 |
2023 |
165,000 |
40.89 |
Mar 15, 2023 |
2022 |
68,900 |
27.64 |
Oct 25, 2021 |
2021 |
30,100 |
19.80 |
Feb 2, 2021 |
2020 |
50,200 | 24.17 |
Jan 26, 2020 |
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 |
Location Photographs | ||
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Flood Impacts | |
74.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges and structures. There will be numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101. |
72.0 Feet | Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river is expected 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. |
67.0 Feet | Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including 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). |
55.0 Feet | Flooding of low lying areas near Shively is likely, along with possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254). |
52.0 Feet | Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
Today: Mostly cloudy until early afternoon then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 62 to 77. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming west around 5 mph overnight. Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 64 to 79. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 83. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Saturday Night and Sunday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 50 to 60. Highs 68 to 83. Sunday Night through Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 67 to 82. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 62 to 77. Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 62 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. |