Major Flood
23 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Extensive, severe, record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
24 ft
Extensive, severe, near record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
23 ft
Extensive, severe flooding with closure of Highway 36 east of Carlotta to near the Grizzly Creek Bridge. River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area will be impassable.
21 ft
Flooding of Highway 36 east of Carlotta and near the Grizzly Creek Bridge with water over the road in numerous locations. Portions of River Bar Road in Starvation Flats will likely be impassable. Water level in Grizzly Creek State Park will approach Highway 36.
20 ft
Flooding of Highway 36, especially east of Carlotta and near Grizzly Creek State Park. Portions of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area are likely to be impassable. In the State Park water may reach near the office.
19 ft
Flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road in the Starvation flats area. Water level at the State Park reaches the parking lot.
18 ft
Minor flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and in lower portions of the State Park itself. Moderate flooding of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area.
17 ft
Flooding begins in lower portions of Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 24 ft | 48,700 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1955 | 23 ft | 43,500 cfs |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 20.34 ft | 34,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRGC1
River
Van Duzen River
County
Humboldt, CA
Coordinates
40.4804°N, 123.8908°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Van Duzen River near Bridgeville?
The Van Duzen River near Bridgeville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11478500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Van Duzen River near Bridgeville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Van Duzen River near Bridgeville is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Van Duzen River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Van Duzen River near Bridgeville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Van Duzen River near Bridgeville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Humboldt County, California at coordinates 40.4804°N, 123.8908°W. USGS site number: 11478500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey