Eel River a Fort Seward CA
Is Eel River a Fort Seward CA flooding right now?
Eel River a Fort Seward CA measured 7.21 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 62.8 ft below its 70 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.21 ft
Streamflow
54 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 70 ft, with major flooding at 90 ft. The highest crest on record was 82.6 ft on Tue, Dec 22, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 55 ft | 47.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 70 ft | 62.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 80 ft | 72.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 90 ft | 82.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 82.6 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 66.3 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 59.27 ft | 1986-02-17 |
| 57.34 ft | 1995-01-09 |
| 56.75 ft | 1974-01-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Eel River near Miranda CA | 8.0 mi | Humboldt County |
| Mad River above Ruth Reservoir near Forest Glen CA | 16.3 mi | Trinity County |
| Sf Trinity River a Forest Glen CA | 19.3 mi | Trinity County |
| Mattole River near Ettersburg CA | 19.7 mi | Humboldt County |
| Bull C near Weott CA | 21.7 mi | Humboldt County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.