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
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2021	1,630	8.27	Jan 13, 2021
2020	1,720	8.41
2019	6,160	12.61	Apr 9, 2019
2018	3,850	10.75	Apr 7, 2018
2017	16,100	17.90	Feb 10, 2017
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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ080)

Rest of Today: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the late morning and early afternoon, then rain and snow late this afternoon. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5000 feet this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Tonight: Rain and snow showers in the evening, then rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3500 feet after midnight. Snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph shifting to the southwest well after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Sunday: Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Snow level 3000 feet in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

Thursday through Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Impacts - E19 Information
13.0 Feet	Some flooding of pasture land begins at this point.
15.0 Feet	Some flooding of structures at this point.
25.0 Feet	Major flooding of the Scott Valley at this stage.

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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