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EEL RIVER - SCOTIA (SCOC1)
Latitude:
40.49º N
Longitude:
124.1º W
Elevation:
36 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CA
River Group: North Coast
Forecast Issued: Jun 06 2025 at 7:49 AM PDT
Next Issuance: Jun 07 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT

Action/
Monitor:
45.0 Ft
Minor
Flood:
51.0 Ft
Moderate
Flood:
60.0 Ft
Major
Flood:
65.0 Ft

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2024
105,000
33.12
Jan 14, 2024
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
 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.