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Eel River (CA) at Fernbridge

Critical Stages
14' - Action
20' - Flood
22' - Moderate
25' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 11:15 PM PST 12/14/25

Status: No Flooding

Stage: -0.71 ft

Flow: -999 kcfs

Forecast

TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
1 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
2 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
3 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
4 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
5 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
6 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
7 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
8 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
9 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
10 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
11 AM 12/15 0.1 3.2
12 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
1 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
2 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
3 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
4 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
5 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
6 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
7 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
8 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
9 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
10 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
11 PM 12/15 0.1 3.2
12 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
1 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
2 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
3 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
4 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
5 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
6 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
7 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
8 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
9 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
10 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
11 AM 12/16 0.1 3.2
12 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
1 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
2 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
3 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
4 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
5 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
6 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
7 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
8 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
9 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
10 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
11 PM 12/16 0.1 3.2
12 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
1 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
2 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
3 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
4 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
5 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
6 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
7 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
8 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
9 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
10 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
11 AM 12/17 0.1 3.2
12 PM 12/17 0.1 3.2
1 PM 12/17 0.1 3.2
2 PM 12/17 0.1 3.2
3 PM 12/17 0.1 3.2
4 PM 12/17 0.1 3.2
5 PM 12/17 0.1 3.2
6 PM 12/17 0.14 3.42
7 PM 12/17 0.2 3.67
8 PM 12/17 0.25 3.84
9 PM 12/17 0.3 3.98
10 PM 12/17 0.34 4.08
11 PM 12/17 0.37 4.15
12 AM 12/18 0.39 4.19
1 AM 12/18 0.4 4.21
2 AM 12/18 0.4 4.21
3 AM 12/18 0.39 4.19
4 AM 12/18 0.37 4.15
5 AM 12/18 0.35 4.1
6 AM 12/18 0.34 4.08
7 AM 12/18 0.33 4.05
8 AM 12/18 0.32 4.03
9 AM 12/18 0.31 4
10 AM 12/18 0.31 4
11 AM 12/18 0.3 3.98
12 PM 12/18 0.31 4
1 PM 12/18 0.32 4.03
2 PM 12/18 0.33 4.05
3 PM 12/18 0.34 4.08
4 PM 12/18 0.37 4.15
5 PM 12/18 0.4 4.21
6 PM 12/18 0.45 4.31
7 PM 12/18 0.5 4.4
8 PM 12/18 0.53 4.52
9 PM 12/18 0.57 4.67
10 PM 12/18 0.61 4.81
11 PM 12/18 0.65 4.95
12 AM 12/19 0.7 5.11
1 AM 12/19 0.76 5.31
2 AM 12/19 0.82 5.49
3 AM 12/19 0.88 5.67
4 AM 12/19 0.95 5.86
TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
11:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
11:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
10:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
10:30 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
10:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
10:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
9:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
9:30 PM 12/14 -0.7 -999
9:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
9:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
8:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
8:30 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
8:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
8:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
7:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
7:30 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
7:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
7:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
6:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
6:30 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
6:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
6:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
5:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
5:30 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
5:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
5:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
4:45 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
4:30 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
4:15 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
4:00 PM 12/14 -0.71 -999
Hydrograph for Eel River (CA) at Fernbridge
30' - Record level flooding is forecast with disastrous flooding throughout the Eel Delta. Most roads will be impassable including Highway 211 to Ferndale, and access will be severely restricted. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in adjacent or low-lying areas. All persons should take action to protect life and property.
28' - Near record river levels are expected, with extensive severe flooding throughout the Eel Delta. Expect numerous road closures including Highway 211 to Ferndale. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property. A Special Action Advisory is issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas adjacent to the river. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
26' - Extensive flooding of the Eel Delta. Closure of Highway 211 to Ferndale and many other roads in the Delta is likely. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property. A Special Action Advisory is issued for all owners of livestock in low-lying areas near the River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
25' - Severe flooding of the Eel River Delta including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Numerous road closures in low-lying areas, including Highway 211 to Ferndale. A Special Action Advisory is issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas near the river. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
24' - Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
22' - The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals.
20' - Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
18' - Flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas is likely. This level may also cause flooding of the Salt River, Old River and other low-lying slough areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and when the river remains high for longer periods of time.
16' - Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding will be enhanced when the crest occurs during times of high tide.
15' - Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the crest time is coincident with an ocean tide of 6.0 feet or greater.
14' - Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the crest time is coincident with an ocean tide of 6.5 feet or greater.
13' - Minor flooding of western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, and adjacent areas may occur if the time of crest is coincident with an ocean tide of 7.5 feet or greater.
DateStage (ft)
Dec 23, 1964 29.5
Dec 22, 1955 27.7
Jan 16, 1974 26.33
Feb 18, 1986 26
Feb 27, 2019 25.62
Dec 11, 1937 25.4
Jan 1, 2006 25.39
Jan 9, 1995 25.31
Jan 1, 1997 25.22
Jan 11, 2017 24.94
Feb 8, 1960 24.85
Mar 30, 1974 24.81
Jan 24, 1970 24.8
Dec 29, 2005 24.72
Feb 28, 1940 24.43
Jan 5, 1966 24.2
Nov 22, 2024 23.72
Dec 19, 1981 23.7
Jan 27, 1983 23.6
Jan 21, 1993 23.46

Data provided by the National Weather Service.