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EEL RIVER - FORT SEWARD (FTSC1)
Latitude: 40.22º NLongitude: 123.63º WElevation: 217 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver 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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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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ106)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the evening, then chance of rain and snow overnight. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Lows 31 to 41.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 44 to 59. Southeast wind around 20 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Chance of snow through the night. Chance of rain overnight. Snow level 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Lows 32 to 42.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Highs 51 to 66.

Saturday Night and Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 51 to 66. North wind around 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 43.

Monday through Tuesday: Clear. Highs 63 to 78. Lows 36 to 46.

Tuesday Night through Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 63 to 78.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain. Highs 47 to 62.
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.