Klamath River at Orleans
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/14/2025 6:30 AM PDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/14/2025 7:23 AM PDTRecord: 50.3 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 48 ft Moderate Flooding 43 ft Minor Flooding 38 ft Action 32 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 43 - Flood waters are likely to cover Highway 96 in numerous locations and will threaten residences and businesses in and around orleans including Sandy Bar Cabins, Riverside Trailer Park and the downtown area. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary.
- 40 - Extensive flooding of areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans, Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, at Ishi Pishi Bar, and near Slate Creek. Flooding of the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans is expected. Flooding of Highway 96 in Orleans is possible.
- 38 - Extensive flooding of low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and of the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is likely near Ishi Pishi Bar and Slate Creek. Water may enter the fire house and other buildings on the southwest side of Orleans.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 41.3035, -123.535 |
| RFC | CNRFC |
| State | CA |
| WFO | EKA |
| County | Humboldt |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 11523000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 18.61 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 15.14 ft | on 03-14-2023 | |
| 3. | 21.49 ft | on 12-27-2022 | |
| 4. | 17.33 ft | on 01-13-2021 | |
| 5. | 16.64 ft | on 01-26-2020 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 18.61 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 15.14 ft | on 03-14-2023 | |
| 3. | 21.49 ft | on 12-27-2022 | |
| 4. | 17.33 ft | on 01-13-2021 | |
| 5. | 16.64 ft | on 01-26-2020 | |
| 6. | 21.40 ft | on 04-09-2019 | |
| 7. | 16.49 ft | on 04-07-2018 | |
| 8. | 29.29 ft | on 02-10-2017 | |
| 9. | 23.23 ft | on 01-18-2016 | |
| 10. | 23.08 ft | on 02-07-2015 | |
| 11. | 17.18 ft | on 03-10-2014 | |
| 12. | 21.93 ft | on 12-02-2012 | |
| 13. | 21.58 ft | on 03-30-2012 | |
| 14. | 15.67 ft | on 03-16-2011 | |
| 15. | 16.30 ft | on 06-04-2010 | |
| 16. | 34.80 ft | on 12-30-2005 | |
| 17. | 38.23 ft | on 01-03-1997 | |
| 18. | 39.20 ft | on 02-18-1986 | |
| 19. | 31.90 ft | on 12-17-1982 | |
| 20. | 32.10 ft | on 12-20-1981 | |
| 21. | 39.20 ft | on 01-16-1974 | |
| 22. | 34.80 ft | on 03-03-1972 | |
| 23. | 33.00 ft | on 01-22-1972 | |
| 24. | 33.00 ft | on 01-17-1971 | |
| 25. | 50.25 ft | on 12-22-1964 | |
| 26. | 37.49 ft | on 12-22-1955 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 50.25 ft | on 12-22-1964 |
| 2. | 39.20 ft | on 01-16-1974 |
| 3. | 39.20 ft | on 02-18-1986 |
| 4. | 38.23 ft | on 01-03-1997 |
| 5. | 37.49 ft | on 12-22-1955 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 50.25 ft | on 12-22-1964 | |
| 2. | 39.20 ft | on 01-16-1974 | |
| 3. | 39.20 ft | on 02-18-1986 | |
| 4. | 38.23 ft | on 01-03-1997 | |
| 5. | 37.49 ft | on 12-22-1955 | |
| 6. | 34.80 ft | on 03-03-1972 | |
| 7. | 34.80 ft | on 12-30-2005 | |
| 8. | 33.00 ft | on 01-22-1972 | |
| 9. | 33.00 ft | on 01-17-1971 | |
| 10. | 32.10 ft | on 12-20-1981 | |
| 11. | 31.90 ft | on 12-17-1982 | |
| 12. | 29.29 ft | on 02-10-2017 | |
| 13. | 23.23 ft | on 01-18-2016 | |
| 14. | 23.08 ft | on 02-07-2015 | |
| 15. | 21.93 ft | on 12-02-2012 | |
| 16. | 21.58 ft | on 03-30-2012 | |
| 17. | 21.49 ft | on 12-27-2022 | |
| 18. | 21.40 ft | on 04-09-2019 | |
| 19. | 18.61 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 20. | 17.33 ft | on 01-13-2021 | |
| 21. | 17.18 ft | on 03-10-2014 | |
| 22. | 16.64 ft | on 01-26-2020 | |
| 23. | 16.49 ft | on 04-07-2018 | |
| 24. | 16.30 ft | on 06-04-2010 | |
| 25. | 15.67 ft | on 03-16-2011 | |
| 26. | 15.14 ft | on 03-14-2023 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 403.98 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 398.98 ft |
| minor Flooding | 393.98 ft |
| action | 387.98 ft |
| Latest Value | 361.25 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 355.98 ft |
Unique Local Info
Due to intermittent equipment problems, the site occasionally transmits erroneously high stage heights.
Collaborative Agencies
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