CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

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EEL RIVER - FORT SEWARD (FTSC1)

Latitude: 40.22º N	Longitude: 123.63º W	Elevation: 217 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		Bulletin Group: North Coast		River Group: North Coast

Action/Monitor: 55.0 Feet

Minor Flood: 70.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 80.0 Feet

Major Flood: 90.0 Feet

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Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View US Geological Survey (USGS) Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2024*	69,200	29.71	Jan 14, 2024
2023*	119,000	38.84	Dec 31, 2022
2022*	50,100	26.93	Oct 24, 2021
2021*	17,000	18.07	Feb 2, 2021
2020*	32,000	22.62	Jan 26, 2020
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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Flood Impacts
83.0 Feet	Considerable 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.
80.0 Feet	Flooding is probable in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in alderpoint and fort seward, and around the dobbyns creek confluence.
78.0 Feet	Minor flooding is possible in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106)

Today: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 72.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Snow level 5000 feet. Lows 37 to 47.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 61 to 76.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 81.

Sunday Night through Thursday: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 75 to 90.

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.

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