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SCOTT RIVER - FORT JONES (FTJC1)
Latitude: 41.64º NLongitude: 123.01º WElevation: 2624 Feet
Location: Siskiyou County in CaliforniaRiver Group: North Coast
Monitor Stage: 12.0 FeetFlood Stage: 15.0 Feet

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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
6,800
13.01
Dec 28, 2024
2024
3,820
10.63
Jan 28, 2024
2023
3,810
10.73
Dec 31, 2022
2022
980
7.18
May 7, 2022
2021
1,630
8.27
Jan 13, 2021
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1941 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965
54,600
25.34
Dec 22, 1964
1956
38,500
21.40
Dec 22, 1955
1974
36,700
23.67
Jan 16, 1974
1997
34,300
23.47
Jan 01, 1997
1982
25,500
20.52
Dec 20, 1981
2006
23,600
20.41
Dec 31, 2005
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ080)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet This Evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Rain and snow likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Wednesday: Rain and snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow level 5000 feet. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Wednesday Night: Rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain, snow and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph early in the evening. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Thursday: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain and snow in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Friday and Friday Night: Clear. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s.

Saturday and Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Monday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
Flood Impacts
25.0 FeetExpect major flooding of the Scott Valley at this stage.
15.0 FeetExpect some flooding of structures at this point.
13.0 FeetSome flooding of pasture land begins at this point.
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 Medford 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.