CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

End of River Group

EEL RIVER - FERNBRIDGE (FRNC1)

Latitude: 40.62º N	Longitude: 124.20º W	Elevation: 4 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 14.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 20.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Note: Water Year 2025 is currently showing peak daily mean values. These will be updated to instantaneous peaks in the coming months.
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025	--	22.77	Nov 23, 2024
2024	--	17.75	Jan 14, 2024
2023	--	22.35	Mar 15, 2023
2022	--	13.23	Oct 25, 2021
2021	--	8.14	Feb 2, 2021
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
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog through the night. Rain likely in the evening. Chance of rain showers overnight. Lows 38 to 48. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of rain showers through the day. Highs 55 to 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening. Patchy fog through the night. Lows 37 to 47. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 52 to 62. North wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night and Friday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 50 to 62. North wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night: Cloudy. Patchy fog. Chance of rain. Lows 36 to 46.

Saturday: Cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 49 to 59.

Saturday Night: Rain. Lows 36 to 46.

Sunday: Rain. Highs 48 to 58.

Sunday Night: Rain likely. Lows 34 to 44.

washingtons birthday through Tuesday: Rain. Highs 45 to 56. Lows 32 to 42.

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.

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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