NOAA - National Weather Service - California Nevada River Forecast Center

EEL RIVER - FERNBRIDGE (FRNC1)

Latitude: 40.62º N	Longitude: 124.20º W	Elevation: 4 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Issuance Time:

May 21 2013 at 7:43 AM PDT

Next Issuance:

May 22 2013 at 9:00 AM PDT

Monitor Stage: 14.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 20.0 Feet

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2012	--	16.34	Mar 28, 2012
2011	--	17.65	Dec 29, 2010
2010	--	14.97	Jan 20, 2010
2009	--	12.47	Feb 23, 2009
2008	--	18.79	Jan 5, 2008
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1917* to Present)
1965	--	29.50	Dec 23, 1964
1956	--	27.70	Dec 22, 1955
1974	--	26.33	Jan 16, 1974
1986	--	26.00	Feb 18, 1986
1938	--	25.40	Dec 11, 1937
2006	--	25.39	Dec 31, 2005
* Missing records from 1923 through 1938

Location Photographs
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ001)

Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers and greater coverage north of orick. Lows 35 to 45. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Wednesday: North of orick and mostly cloudy and scattered rain showers. South of orick and partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy and isolated rain showers. Highs 49 to 59. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 48. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night and Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 52 to 62. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51.

Saturday and Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 64. Lows 42 to 52.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65.

Sunday Night through Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 44 to 54. Highs 57 to 67.

Impacts - E19 Information
13.0 Feet	Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the time of crest is coincident with an ocean tide of 7.5 feet or greater.
14.0 Feet	Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the time of crest is coincident with an ocean tide of 6.5 feet or greater.
15.0 Feet	Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the time of crest is coincident with an ocean tide of 6.0 feet or greater.
16.0 Feet	Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding will be enhanced when the crest occurs during times of high tide.
18.0 Feet	Flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas is likely. This level may also cause flooding of the Salt River, Old River and other low-lying slough areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and when the river remains high for longer periods.
20.0 Feet	Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duation events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. These animals are at risk due to rising river levels and appropriate action should be considered.
22.0 Feet	The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This include areas northwest of Loleta, Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. These animals are at risk due to rising river levels, and appropriate action should be considered.
24.0 Feet	Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta, the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in areas adjacent to the Eel River and other low-lying areas. These animals are at risk due to river rises and appropriate action should be considered.
25.0 Feet	Severe flooding of the Eel River Delta including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Numerous road closures in low-lying areas, including Highway 211 to Ferndale. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock near the river and in low-lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River and appropriate action should be considered.
26.0 Feet	Extensive flooding of the Eel Delta. Closure of Highway 211 to Ferndale and many other roads in the Delta is likely. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in adjacent or low-lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River and appropriate action should be considered. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property.
28.0 Feet	Near record level flooding is forecast with extensive severe flooding throughout the Eel Delta. Expect numerous road closures including Highway 211 to Ferndale. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in adjacent or low-lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River and appropriate action should be considered. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property.
30.0 Feet	Record level flooding is forecast with disastrous flooding throughout the Eel Delta. Most roads will be impassable including Highway 211 to Ferndale, and access will be severely restricted. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in adjacent or low-lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River appropriate action should be considered. All persons should be take action to protect life and property.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Eureka Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.