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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: Mar 25 2025 at 1:43 PM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 26 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 45.0 FeetMinor Flood: 51.0 FeetModerate Flood: 60.0 FeetMajor Flood: 65.0 Feet

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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.
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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2023
165,000
40.89
Mar 15, 2023
2022
68,900
27.64
Oct 25, 2021
2021
30,100
19.80
Feb 2, 2021
2020
50,200
24.17
Jan 26, 2020
2019
272,000
50.99
Feb 27, 2019
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1916 to Present)* - Ranked by Flow
1965
752,000
72.00
Dec 23, 1964
1956
541,000
61.90
Dec 22, 1955
1974
387,000
52.31
Jan 16, 1974
1995 368,000 51.30 Jan 9, 1995
1986 364,000 51.08 Feb 17, 1986
1997 360,000 54.97 Jan 1, 1997
* Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1916 with segmented periods back to Dec 1910
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Flood Impacts
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)
Tonight: Partly cloudy until late tonight then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 45 to 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph shifting to the south overnight.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Rain in the afternoon. Highs 61 to 71. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Lows 43 to 53. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

Thursday: Breezy, rain. Highs 49 to 59. South wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

Thursday Night and Friday: Rain. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 48 to 59. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

Friday Night: Rain. Lows 36 to 46.

Saturday and Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 51 to 61. Lows 36 to 46.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs 50 to 60.

Sunday Night: Rain. Lows 39 to 49.

Monday and Monday Night: Rain likely. Highs 49 to 59. Lows 39 to 49.

Tuesday: Rain. Highs 50 to 60.
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.