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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Klamath River at Orleans are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 48
Moderate Flood Stage: 43
Flood Stage: 38
Action Stage: 32
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 21.49 ft on 12/27/2022 (P)
(2) 17.33 ft on 01/13/2021
(3) 16.64 ft on 01/26/2020
(4) 21.40 ft on 04/09/2019
(5) 16.49 ft on 04/07/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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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.
37 Flooding in low lying areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans will occur. There may also be flooding of Highway 96 at Ishi Pishi Bar.
35 Flooding is likely in lower areas south of Highway 96 near Orleans and on the highway itself north of the bridge at Orleans. Flooding is possible on Highway 96 near Ishi Pishi Bar.
34 Flooding is possible along Highway 96 north of the bridge at Orleans, and in adjacent low-lying areas.

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