Major Flood
90 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
80 ft
Minor Flood
70 ft
Action Stage
55 ft
What Floods at Each Level
83 ft
Considerable flooding of low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns creek confluence. This forecast exceeds record river levels.
80 ft
Flooding is probable in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in alderpoint and fort seward, and around the dobbyns creek confluence.
78 ft
Minor flooding is possible in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 82.6 ft | 561,000 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1955 | 66.3 ft | 376,000 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1986 | 59.27 ft | 306,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTSC1
River
Eel River (CA)
County
Humboldt, CA
Coordinates
40.2182°N, 123.6325°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eel River (CA) near Fort Seward?
The Eel River (CA) near Fort Seward gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11475000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Eel River (CA) near Fort Seward?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eel River (CA) near Fort Seward is 70 feet. Action stage begins at 55 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 80 feet, and major flooding at 90 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eel River (CA) rises?
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Where is the Eel River (CA) near Fort Seward gauge located?
The gauge is located in Humboldt County, California at coordinates 40.2182°N, 123.6325°W. USGS site number: 11475000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey