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RIVER GAUGE · EEL RIVER (CA)

Eel River (CA) near Scotia

Humboldt County, California

Water level8.74 ft
Flow89 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action45 ft
Minor flood51 ft
Moderate flood60 ft
Major flood65 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Dec 22, 196472 ft752,000 cfs
Dec 21, 195561.9 ft541,000 cfs
Feb 1, 191555.5 ft351,000 cfs

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