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*** IMPORTANT ***  Week of June 16 - Website Data Outage - Due to a major computer upgrade the week of June 16, nearly all data on the CNRFC web site will not be updated. We anticipate the down time to be approximately 4 days. The latest deterministic hydrologic forecasts for official forecast points will continue to be available at the National Water Prediction Service during this time.
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Reservoir Storage
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Monthly/Water Year Archive (starts Oct 1996)
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Flash Flood Guidance Grids
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Note: Recent burn areas are typically more vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows. Check with your local NWS Forecast Office for fire specific guidance.

Post-Wildfire Debris-Flow Basin Probability
Debris Flow Probability (peak 15-min rainfall intensity of 24 mm/hr)

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U.S. Drought Monitor

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24-Hour QPF Verification Grids
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Daily Water Resources Update

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Note 1 About Product:

This product is updated daily with current water year forecasts plotted.

Note 2 About Product:

Most recent Official or Raw ESP Water Supply Forecast during the current water year is plotted.
 

Alternate Text Products:

Official Water Supply Text Forecast   |   ESP Water Supply Seasonal Forecast   |   ESP Water Year Forecast   |   Observed and Forecast Peaks
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