CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

EEL RIVER - SCOTIA (SCOC1)

Latitude: 40.49º N	Longitude: 124.1º W	Elevation: 36 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		Bulletin Group: North Coast		River Group: North Coast

Action/Monitor: 45.0 Feet

Minor Flood: 51.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 60.0 Feet

Major Flood: 65.0 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
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	164,000	40.09	Nov 22, 2024
2024	105,000	33.12	Jan 14, 2024
2023	165,000	40.89	Mar 15, 2023
2022	68,900	27.64	Oct 25, 2021
2021	30,100	19.80	Feb 2, 2021
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1916 to Present)* - Ranked by Flow
1965	752,000	72.00	Dec 23, 1964
1956	541,000	61.90	Dec 22, 1955
1974	387,000	52.31	Jan 16, 1974
1995	368,000	51.30	Jan 9, 1995
1986	364,000	51.08	Feb 17, 1986
1997	360,000	54.97	Jan 1, 1997

* Most recent continuous record back to Oct 1916 with segmented periods back to Dec 1910

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Flood Impacts
74.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges and structures. There will be numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101.
72.0 Feet	Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river is expected with possible damage to roads, bridges and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101.
67.0 Feet	Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
62.0 Feet	Flooding of many low lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
55.0 Feet	Flooding of low lying areas near Shively is likely, along with possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
52.0 Feet	Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible.
50.0 Feet	Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
48.0 Feet	Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
46.0 Feet	Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 32 to 42. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 53 to 63. East wind around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 47. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 54 to 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 37 to 47. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 53 to 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50.

New Years Day through Friday: Rain likely. Highs 51 to 61. Lows 40 to 50.

Friday Night through Sunday: Rain likely. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 49 to 61.

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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