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EEL RIVER - FORT SEWARD (FTSC1)
Latitude: 40.22º NLongitude: 123.63º WElevation: 217 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaRiver Group: North Coast
Monitor Stage: 55.0 FeetFlood Stage: N/A

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2022*
50,100
26.93
Oct 24, 2021
2021*
17,000
18.07
Feb 2, 2021
2020*
32,000
22.62
Jan 26, 2020
2019*
187,000
47.75
Feb 27, 2019
2018*
68,900
30.69
Apr 7, 2018
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Sept 1955 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965*
561,000
82.60
Dec 22, 1964
1956*
376,000
72.50
Dec 22, 1955
1986*
306,000
59.27
Feb 17, 1986
1995*
287,000
57.34
Jan 09, 1995
1974*
281,000
56.75
Jan 16, 1974
1997*
240,000
52.86
Jan 01, 1997
 * Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ106)
Today: Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers and snow showers through the day. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 5 inches. Highs 39 to 54.

Tonight: Cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely in the evening, then chance of rain showers and snow showers overnight. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Lows 31 to 41.

Friday: Chance of snow showers in the morning. Rain showers likely through the day. Snow showers likely in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 44 to 59.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3500 feet. Lows 32 to 42.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Highs 50 to 65.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Highs 50 to 65. Lows 33 to 43.

Monday: Sunny. Highs 60 to 75.

Monday Night and Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 61 to 76.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 61 to 76.
Impacts - E19 Information
78.0 FeetMinor flooding possible in low-lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
82.0 FeetFlooding probable in low-lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
83.0 FeetConsiderable flooding of low-lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence. This forecast exceeds record river levels.
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.