Photo Database Series Floods: Elk River 1997 Storm

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The Elk River over-topped its banks and threatened stream side properties during the January 1, 1997 storm. Residents feel that flood frequency has increased as logging activity expanded. Photo courtesy of the Humboldt Watershed Council.

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The Elk River flooding a county road and an adjacent field during the January 1, 1997 storm. Photo courtesy of the Humboldt Watershed Council.

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This photograph shows the Elk River during the January 1, 1997 storm and flood risk to stream side residents. Photo courtesy of the Humboldt Watershed Council.

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The Elk River over-topped its banks flooded the Wrigley property during the January 1, 1997 storm. Decreased channel capacity caused by sedimentation from logging may be exacerbating flooding problems. Photo courtesy of the Humboldt Watershed Council.


 

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