Eel River a Scotia CA
Is Eel River a Scotia CA flooding right now?
No — Eel River a Scotia CA is at 8.79 ft, 42.2 ft below its 51 ft flood stage, as of 37 min ago.
Gauge height
8.79 ft
Streamflow
198 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 51 ft, with major flooding at 65 ft. The highest crest on record was 72 ft on Wed, Dec 23, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 45 ft | 36.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 51 ft | 42.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 60 ft | 51.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 65 ft | 56.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 72 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 61.9 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 55.5 ft | 1915-02-02 |
| 55.1 ft | 1937-12-11 |
| 54.97 ft | 1997-01-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Eel River a Fernbridge CA | 10.1 mi | Humboldt County |
| Bull C near Weott CA | 10.9 mi | Humboldt County |
| Van Duzen River near Bridgeville CA | 11.0 mi | Humboldt County |
| Elk River near Falk CA | 14.8 mi | Humboldt County |
| Mattole River near Petrolia CA | 15.6 mi | Humboldt County |
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