Is the Scott River flooding?
The Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott River near Fort Jones CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.34 ft on 22 December 1964, carrying 54,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1941 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.77 ft, 21.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott River near Fort Jones CA | No flooding | 3.77 ft | 15 ft | |
| Scott River above Hwy 3 Br a Fort Jones CA | No current data | — | — | — |