CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

SCOTT RIVER - FORT JONES (FTJC1)

Latitude: 41.64º N	Longitude: 123.01º W	Elevation: 2624 Feet
Location: Siskiyou County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 12.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 15.0 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	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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ080)

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow until well after midnight, then rain and snow well after midnight. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Wednesday: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Breezy. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 25 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Wednesday Night: Rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow level 3000 feet. Snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph until well after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow in the morning, then chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. A 10 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

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

Saturday: Sunny, warmer. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.

Saturday Night through Monday: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.

Flood Impacts
25.0 Feet	Expect major flooding of the Scott Valley at this stage.
15.0 Feet	Expect some flooding of structures at this point.
13.0 Feet	Some 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.

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