Van Duzen River near Bridgeville
Humboldt County, California
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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