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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the South Fork Eel River near Miranda are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 42
Moderate Flood Stage: 38
Flood Stage: 33
Action Stage: 27
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 46.00 ft on 12/22/1964
(2) 42.70 ft on 12/22/1955
(3) 38.29 ft on 02/17/1986
(4) 34.79 ft on 12/19/1981
(5) 34.61 ft on 02/08/1960
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 28.16 ft on 12/30/2022 (P)
(2) 18.07 ft on 10/24/2021
(3) 14.93 ft on 01/26/2020
(4) 29.99 ft on 02/27/2019
(5) 23.89 ft on 02/14/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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47 Extensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
45 Severe flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
42 Extensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas.
38 Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott, with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low lying areas.
35 Considerable flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott is likely. Expect closure Of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations.
33 Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale, and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park. Flooding is also possible near Weott.
30 Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park.
27 Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.

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