Redwood Creek near Orick

Last updated: Apr 2, 2025, 9:59 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 38 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.2993, -124.051
RFC CNRFC
State CA
WFO EKA
County Humboldt
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 11482500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 30.06 ft on 01-13-2024
2. 23.23 ft on 12-31-2022
3. 18.40 ft on 02-15-2021
4. 18.09 ft on 01-26-2020
5. 22.11 ft on 02-26-2019

Historic Crests

1. 30.06 ft on 01-13-2024
2. 25.37 ft on 01-30-1995
3. 24.00 ft on 12-22-1964
4. 23.95 ft on 12-22-1955 1
5. 23.95 ft on 01-18-1953

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 45.97 ft
moderate Flooding 43.97 ft
minor Flooding 40.97 ft
action 34.97 ft
Latest Value 25.55 ft
Gauge Zero 8.97 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking downstream.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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