Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EFDC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
If natural breaching of sand bar is unlikely, mechanical breaching will be needed to prevent major flooding of roads in the vicnity of Lake Earl.
10.5 ft
Flooding of Lower Lake Road. If natural breaching of the sand bar seems unlikey, manual breaching maybe necessary to prevent flooding Lower Lake Road and further flooding of roads near Lake Earl shore line.
9 ft
Minor flooding of Pacfic Shores community roads and other roads near the Lake Earl shore line is possible.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2017 | 9.28 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EFDC1
River
Lake Earl
County
Del Norte, CA
Coordinates
41.8428°N, 124.1886°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Earl near Crescent City?
The Lake Earl near Crescent City gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Lake Earl near Crescent City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Earl near Crescent City is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lake Earl rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lake Earl near Crescent City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Lake Earl near Crescent City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Del Norte County, California at coordinates 41.8428°N, 124.1886°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.