Is the Mad River flooding?
The Mad River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Mad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Mad River near Arcata CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.70 ft on 22 December 1964, carrying 81,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (78 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.71 ft, 25.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River near Arcata CA | No flooding | 5.71 ft | 22 ft | |
| Mad River above Ruth Reservoir near Forest Glen CA | No flood stage defined | 1.73 ft | — |