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| Latitude: 40.62º N | Longitude: 124.20º W | Elevation: 4 Feet | |||
| Location: Humboldt County in California | Bulletin Group: North Coast | River Group: North Coast | |||
| Issuance Time: | May 23 2025 at 7:29 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | May 24 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT |
| Action/Monitor: 14.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 20.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 22.0 Feet | Major Flood: 25.0 Feet |
| Please Note: 1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries. 2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings. |
| Observed Data Credit | |
 | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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| Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2024 |
-- |
17.75 |
Jan 14, 2024 |
2023 |
-- |
22.35 |
Mar 15, 2023 |
2022 |
-- |
13.23 |
Oct 25, 2021 |
2021 |
-- |
8.14 |
Feb 2, 2021 |
2020 |
-- |
11.31 |
Jan 27, 2020 |
| Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1917* to Present) - Ranked by Stage | |||
1965 |
-- |
29.50 |
Dec 23, 1964 |
1956 |
-- |
27.70 |
Dec 22, 1955 |
1974 |
-- |
26.33 |
Jan 16, 1974 |
1986 |
-- |
26.00 |
Feb 18, 1986 |
2019 |
-- |
25.62 |
Feb 27, 2019 |
1938 |
-- |
25.40 |
Dec 11, 1937 |
2006 |
-- |
25.39 |
Dec 31, 2005 |
| * Missing records from 1923 through 1938 | |||
| Location Photographs | ||
| ESRI™ Locator Map |
| Flood Impacts | |
| 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. All persons should take action to protect life and property. |
| 28.0 Feet | Near record river levels are expected, with extensive severe flooding throughout the Eel Delta. Expect numerous road closures including Highway 211 to Ferndale. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property. A Special Action Advisory is issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas adjacent to the river. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock. |
| 26.0 Feet | Extensive flooding of the Eel Delta. Closure of Highway 211 to Ferndale and many other roads in the Delta is likely. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property. A Special Action Advisory is issued for all owners of livestock in low-lying areas near the River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock. |
| 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 issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas near the river. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock. |
| 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 and 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 all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock. |
| 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 includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals. |
| 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 duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock. |
| 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 of time. |
| 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. |
| 15.0 Feet | Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the crest time is coincident with an ocean tide of 6.0 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 crest time is coincident with an ocean tide of 6.5 feet or greater. |
| 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. |
| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103) |
| rest of Today: Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 43 to 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 57 to 67. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 41 to 51. North wind around 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 58 to 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of rain. Lows 42 to 52. Memorial Day and Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 68. Lows 42 to 52. Tuesday through Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 62 to 77. Lows 42 to 52. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 46 to 56. Thursday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 62 to 72. |
| 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. |
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