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Storm rises Eel river

DT Data Page #: 
3
Newspaper: 
Humboldt Times
Newspaper Date: 
12/20/1955
Page #: 
1
Item Type: 
Weather
Place: 
Fortuna Eel River
TEXT: 
Clarence Hill, gen. mgr. of Fortuna Sawmills at west end of Sandy Prairie Road, said was 3/4 mile west when mill was built in 1949 and now only 100 yards west. Redwood creek rose to 14.5 feet by about 5:30pm, peaked at 15 feet, 4 feet below flood stage. Strom dropped 3.29" on Eureka from Thurs. at 4:30 pm to Monday at 4:30pm.
Key Words: 
Fortuna Sawmill, Rose River