Mad River near Arcata CA
Is Mad River near Arcata CA flooding right now?
No — Mad River near Arcata CA is at 5.72 ft, 16.3 ft below its 22 ft flood stage, as of 67 min ago.
Gauge height
5.72 ft
Streamflow
42 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.7 ft on Tue, Dec 22, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 22.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.7 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 28.43 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 27.26 ft | 2024-01-13 |
| 25.46 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 25.4 ft | 1972-03-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River near Trinidad CA | 7.0 mi | Humboldt County |
| Redwood C near Blue Lake CA | 12.8 mi | Humboldt County |
| Elk River near Falk CA | 15.2 mi | Humboldt County |
| Eel River a Fernbridge CA | 21.6 mi | Humboldt County |
| Trinity River a Hoopa CA | 22.4 mi | Humboldt County |
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