Eel River (CA) near Fort Seward
Critical Stages
55' - Action
70' - Flood
80' - Moderate
90' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:15 AM PST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 17.82 ft
Flow: 15.2 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM 12/18 | 17.32 | 14.1 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 16.94 | 13.3 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 16.59 | 12.6 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 16.27 | 11.9 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 15.96 | 11.3 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 15.66 | 10.7 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 15.36 | 10.1 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 15.05 | 9.48 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 14.87 | 9.14 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 14.68 | 8.79 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 14.49 | 8.45 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 14.33 | 8.16 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 14.17 | 7.87 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 14.01 | 7.59 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 13.86 | 7.33 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 13.84 | 7.3 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 13.65 | 6.97 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 13.5 | 6.72 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 13.36 | 6.49 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 13.23 | 6.28 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 13.1 | 6.07 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 12.98 | 5.88 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 12.9 | 5.75 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 12.82 | 5.62 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 12.73 | 5.48 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 12.64 | 5.34 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 12.55 | 5.21 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 12.48 | 5.1 |
| 8 AM 12/19 | 12.42 | 5.01 |
| 9 AM 12/19 | 12.37 | 4.94 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 12.36 | 4.92 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 12.38 | 4.95 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 12.48 | 5.1 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 12.84 | 5.66 |
| 2 PM 12/19 | 14.26 | 8.03 |
| 3 PM 12/19 | 14.88 | 9.16 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 15.3 | 9.96 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 15.6 | 10.5 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 15.87 | 11.1 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 16.09 | 11.5 |
| 8 PM 12/19 | 16.27 | 11.9 |
| 9 PM 12/19 | 16.39 | 12.1 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 16.45 | 12.3 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 16.44 | 12.2 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 16.42 | 12.2 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 16.57 | 12.5 |
| 2 AM 12/20 | 17 | 13.4 |
| 3 AM 12/20 | 17.46 | 14.4 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 17.78 | 15.1 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 17.93 | 15.5 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 17.95 | 15.5 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 17.85 | 15.3 |
| 8 AM 12/20 | 17.68 | 14.9 |
| 9 AM 12/20 | 17.48 | 14.5 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 17.3 | 14.1 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 17.13 | 13.7 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 16.95 | 13.3 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 16.76 | 12.9 |
| 2 PM 12/20 | 16.58 | 12.5 |
| 3 PM 12/20 | 16.41 | 12.2 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 16.27 | 11.9 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 16.16 | 11.7 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 16.11 | 11.6 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 16.12 | 11.6 |
| 8 PM 12/20 | 16.14 | 11.6 |
| 9 PM 12/20 | 16.16 | 11.7 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 16.17 | 11.7 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 16.19 | 11.7 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 16.25 | 11.9 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 16.36 | 12.1 |
| 2 AM 12/21 | 16.47 | 12.3 |
| 3 AM 12/21 | 16.6 | 12.6 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 16.75 | 12.9 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 16.96 | 13.3 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 17.25 | 14 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 17.58 | 14.7 |
| 8 AM 12/21 | 17.92 | 15.5 |
| 9 AM 12/21 | 18.27 | 16.3 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 18.61 | 17.1 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 18.94 | 18.1 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 19.28 | 19.1 |
| 1 PM 12/21 | 19.64 | 20.3 |
| 2 PM 12/21 | 19.96 | 21.5 |
| 3 PM 12/21 | 20.25 | 22.6 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 20.48 | 23.6 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 20.86 | 25.2 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 21.5 | 28 |
| 7 PM 12/21 | 21.7 | 28.9 |
| 8 PM 12/21 | 21 | 25.8 |
| 9 PM 12/21 | 21.95 | 30 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 22.03 | 30.3 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 22.08 | 30.6 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 22.11 | 30.7 |
| 1 AM 12/22 | 22.13 | 30.8 |
| 2 AM 12/22 | 22.14 | 30.8 |
| 3 AM 12/22 | 22.14 | 30.8 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 22.13 | 30.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 AM 12/18 | 17.82 | 15.2 |
| 2:00 AM 12/18 | 18.01 | 15.7 |
| 1:45 AM 12/18 | 18.07 | 15.8 |
| 1:30 AM 12/18 | 18.14 | 16 |
| 1:15 AM 12/18 | 18.27 | 16.3 |
| 1:00 AM 12/18 | 18.29 | 16.3 |
| 12:45 AM 12/18 | 18.42 | 16.7 |
| 12:30 AM 12/18 | 18.53 | 16.9 |
| 12:15 AM 12/18 | 18.58 | 17.1 |
| 12:00 AM 12/18 | 18.78 | 17.6 |
| 11:45 PM 12/17 | 18.87 | 17.9 |
| 11:30 PM 12/17 | 19.01 | 18.3 |
| 11:15 PM 12/17 | 19.09 | 18.5 |
| 11:00 PM 12/17 | 19.31 | 19.2 |
| 10:45 PM 12/17 | 19.31 | 19.2 |
| 10:30 PM 12/17 | 19.37 | 19.4 |
| 10:15 PM 12/17 | 19.38 | 19.4 |
| 10:00 PM 12/17 | 19.59 | 20.1 |
| 9:45 PM 12/17 | 19.82 | 21 |
| 9:30 PM 12/17 | 19.77 | 20.8 |
| 9:15 PM 12/17 | 19.89 | 21.2 |
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 20.08 | 21.9 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 20.14 | 22.2 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 20.24 | 22.6 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 20.34 | 23 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 20.41 | 23.3 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 20.37 | 23.1 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 20.44 | 23.4 |
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 20.53 | 23.8 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 20.52 | 23.7 |
83' -
Considerable flooding of low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns creek confluence. This forecast exceeds record river levels.
80' -
Flooding is probable in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in alderpoint and fort seward, and around the dobbyns creek confluence.
78' -
Minor flooding is possible in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 82.6 |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 66.3 |
| Feb 17, 1986 | 59.27 |
| Jan 9, 1995 | 57.34 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | 56.75 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 52.86 |
| Jan 24, 1970 | 51.2 |
| Feb 8, 1960 | 50.1 |
| Mar 30, 1974 | 50.08 |
| Jan 26, 1983 | 47.88 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 47.75 |
| Jan 31, 1963 | 47.2 |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 46.49 |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 45.84 |
| Mar 9, 1995 | 43.6 |
| Jan 4, 1966 | 43.33 |
| Dec 20, 1981 | 43.25 |
| Jan 13, 1980 | 42.79 |
| Dec 2, 2012 | 42.63 |
| Jan 16, 1971 | 42.54 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.