Major Flood
65 ft
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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
60 ft
Minor Flood
51 ft
Action Stage
45 ft
What Floods at Each Level
74 ft
Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges and structures. There will be numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101.
72 ft
Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river is expected with possible damage to roads, bridges and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101.
67 ft
Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
62 ft
Flooding of many low lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
55 ft
Flooding of low lying areas near Shively is likely, along with possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
52 ft
Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible.
50 ft
Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
48 ft
Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
46 ft
Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground.
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 22, 1964 | 72 ft | 752,000 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1955 | 61.9 ft | 541,000 cfs |
| Feb 1, 1915 | 55.5 ft | 351,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCOC1
River
Eel River (CA)
County
Humboldt, CA
Coordinates
40.4915°N, 124.0997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eel River (CA) near Scotia?
The Eel River (CA) near Scotia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11477000) 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 Scotia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eel River (CA) near Scotia is 51 feet. Action stage begins at 45 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 60 feet, and major flooding at 65 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eel River (CA) rises?
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Where is the Eel River (CA) near Scotia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Humboldt County, California at coordinates 40.4915°N, 124.0997°W. USGS site number: 11477000. 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