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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)
Today: Partly cloudy This Morning then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow level 5500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph shifting to the northeast late in the morning, then shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain in the evening. Snow level 6000 feet in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south well after midnight.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.

Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Rain and snow. Cooler. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.

Thursday: Rain and snow likely. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Friday: Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s.

Friday Night: Clear. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

Saturday: Sunny, warmer. 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.