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Mattole River

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Forecast availability22 linked forecast gauges
Last source updateAvailableMay 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT

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Mattole River near Petrolia

CA

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

11.93 ft

Observed May 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM CDT

Observation 57525 minutes old

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

56.1 cfs

Observed May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT

Observation 54555 minutes old

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