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EEL RIVER - FERNBRIDGE (FRNC1)
Latitude: 40.62º NLongitude: 124.20º WElevation: 4 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Nov 14 2024 at 9:08 AM PSTNext Issuance: Nov 14 2024 at 3:00 PM PST
Action/Monitor: 14.0 FeetMinor Flood: 20.0 FeetModerate Flood: 22.0 FeetMajor Flood: 25.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2023
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22.35
Mar 15, 2023
2022
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13.23
Oct 25, 2021
2021
--
8.14
Feb 2, 2021
2020
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11.31
Jan 27, 2020
2019
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25.62
Feb 27, 2019
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1917* to Present) - Ranked by Stage
1965
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29.50
Dec 23, 1964
1956
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27.70
Dec 22, 1955
1974
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26.33
Jan 16, 1974
1986
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26.00
Feb 18, 1986
2019
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25.62
Feb 27, 2019
1938
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25.40
Dec 11, 1937
2006
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25.39
Dec 31, 2005
 * Missing records from 1923 through 1938
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Impacts - E19 Information
30.0 FeetRecord 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 FeetNear 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 FeetExtensive 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 FeetSevere 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 FeetMinor 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 FeetThe 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 FeetSignificant 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 FeetFlooding 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 FeetMinor 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 FeetMinor 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 FeetMinor 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 FeetMinor 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)
Today: Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers overnight. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 36 to 46. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 47 to 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 32 to 42. North wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Chance of rain showers. Highs 51 to 61. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Rain showers likely. Lows 39 to 49.

Sunday: Rain showers. Highs 52 to 62.

Sunday Night: Rain showers. Lows 35 to 45.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 49 to 59.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 32 to 42.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 63. Lows 32 to 42.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 68.
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.