RIVER GAUGE · SCOTT RIVER
Scott River near Fort Jones
Siskiyou County, California
Water level3.77 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft5,350 cfs
Minor flood15 ft10,060 cfs
Moderate flood20 ft22,430 cfs
Major flood25 ft40,301 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Expect major flooding of the Scott Valley at this stage.
- 15 ft
Expect some flooding of structures at this point.
- 13 ft
Some flooding of pasture land begins at this point.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 25.34 ft | 54,600 cfs |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 23.67 ft | 36,700 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 23.47 ft | 34,300 cfs |
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