


Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
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955 NOUS46 KEKA 141950 PNSEKA CAZ103>106-150800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Eureka CA 1250 PM PDT Tue Oct 14 2025 ...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT... Effective at 1800 Coordinated Universal Time on Friday November 14, 2025, the National Weather Service will change the flood stage for the stream gage at Orick on Redwood Creek. Because of this change, starting on Friday November 14, 2025 flood warnings and flood statements will reference the new category levels. This change is a result of an evaluation of the January 2024 high flow event on Redwood Creek, conducted in collaboration with local emergency response officials. The new flood categories will be as follows: 1. New major flood stage is 35 feet above Gage Zero. The previous major flood stage was 37 feet above Gage Zero. 2. New moderate flood stage is 33 feet above Gage Zero. The previous moderate flood stage was 35 feet above Gage Zero. 3. Minor flood stage and action/monitor stage will remain unchanged. The National Weather Service welcomes public feedback. if you have any questions or comments on this change, please contact: Kathleen Zontos Service Hydrologist National Weather Service Forecast Office 300 Startare Drive, Eureka, CA 95501 Phone: 707-443-6484 E-mail: kathleen.zontos@noaa.gov $$