Redwood C A Orick water level

Name: Redwood C A Orick water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

10.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 5.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 10.13 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:39 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Redwood C A Orick reads 10.13 ft, a normal level.

It is 21.87 ft below the flood stage of 32.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 10.13 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.13 ft and 10.14 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 30.06 ftJanuary 13, 2024
Forecast peak: 10.15 ftTuesday, October 20 at 03:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 32.00 ft, still 21.87 ft away.

What happens at each level

35.00 ft: People in Orick should evacuate outside of the Orick Valley immediately. The river is at the top of the levee (or overtopping) near the Shoreline Fuel Mart on the left/south bank & Hufford Road on the right/north bank. The levee protecting Orick is at imminent risk for failure. Levee failure will cause catastrophic flooding outside the levees, creating major safety hazards and inundating homes & businesses across Orick. Floodwaters will make portions of Highway 101 and other local roads impassable.
33.00 ft: People in Orick should be ready to evacuate outside the Orick valley. Time for a safe evacuation becomes critically short, especially for people who need more time or have limited mobility. Follow direction of public safety and emergency response officials. The river is within 2 feet from the top of levee near the Shoreline Fuel Mart on the left/south bank & Hufford Raod on the right/north bank. The levee protecting the town of Orick has an elevated risk of failure.
32.00 ft: People in areas protected by the levee within Orick should closely monitor river forecasts & be prepared to evacuate outside the Orick valley if water levels are predicted to continue to rising. People who need more time to evacuate, especially those with limited mobility, should consider taking early action. The river is within 3 feet from the top of the levee near the Shoreline Fuel Mart on the left/south bank & Hufford Road on the right/north bank. The levee protecting Orick is at risk for failure.
26.00 ft: Officials responsible for the levees & emergency response begin patrolling to look for problem areas that can threaten the integrity of the levee such as seepage, boils, erosion, debris jams, cracks, or sloughing. Closely monitor precipitation forecasts & river forecasts (stage & flow) & be aware of the potential for rising water levels.
10.13 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.06 ft	January 13, 2024
2	25.37 ft	January 30, 1995
3	24.68 ft	December 21, 2025
4	24.00 ft	December 22, 1964
5	23.95 ft	January 18, 1953
6	23.82 ft	March 18, 1975
7	23.40 ft	December 29, 2024
8	23.22 ft	December 31, 2022
9	22.38 ft	January 18, 2016
10	22.21 ft	December 2, 2012

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 64%

Map

Nearby gauges

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Klamath River near KlamathRiver gauge, Klamath River	7.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	15 mi
Little River near TrinidadRiver gauge, Little River	4.1 cfs	Low	+0.2 cfs	20 mi
Trinity R A HoopaRiver gauge	11.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	26 mi
Klamath R A OrleansRiver gauge	1.96 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Mad River near ArcataRiver gauge, Mad River	5.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	27 mi
Redwood Creek near Blue LakeRiver gauge, Redwood Creek	3.1 cfs	Low	±0	30 mi
Salmon R A Somes BarRiver gauge	152 cfs	Low	+3.0 cfs	30 mi
Smith River near Crescent CityRiver gauge, Smith River	4.26 ft	Below flood stage	±0	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Redwood C A Orick?

The official flood stage is 32.00 ft. The level is currently 21.87 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Redwood C A Orick today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM PDT, the water level was 10.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Redwood C A Orick rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Redwood C A Orick normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Redwood C A Orick?

The highest level on record is 30.06 ft on January 13, 2024.

Is Redwood C A Orick expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 10.13 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11482500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.29929, -124.05118 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	10.13 ft	2026-10-20 00:15	Provisional
Flow	5.3 cfs	2026-10-20 00:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Redwood C A Orick (usgs:11482500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/redwood-c-a-orick

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