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EEL RIVER - SCOTIA (SCOC1)
Latitude: 40.49º NLongitude: 124.1º WElevation: 36 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Jun 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 45.0 FeetMinor Flood: 51.0 FeetModerate Flood: 60.0 FeetMajor Flood: 65.0 Feet
Please Note:Ensemble forecasts produced by CNRFC only consider meteorological uncertainty and do not account for hydrologic uncertainty.
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74.0 FeetExtensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges and structures. There will be numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101.
72.0 FeetExtensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river is expected with possible damage to roads, bridges and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101.
67.0 FeetExpect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
62.0 FeetFlooding of many low lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
55.0 FeetFlooding of low lying areas near Shively is likely, along with possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
52.0 FeetMinor flooding in the Shively area is possible.
50.0 FeetFlooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
48.0 FeetFlooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
46.0 FeetMinor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ103)
Today: Mostly cloudy until early afternoon then becoming mostly sunny. Slight chance of drizzle in the morning. Highs 56 to 66. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. North wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 68. North wind around 15 mph.

Wednesday Night through Friday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 56 to 68.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 43 to 53.

Saturday through Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 55 to 68. Lows 42 to 52.