Eel River (CA) at Fernbridge
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/03/2025 8:15 AM PDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 04/03/2025 8:00 AM PDTRecord: 29.5 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 25 ft Moderate Flooding 22 ft Minor Flooding 20 ft Action 14 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Gauge reading affected by tides.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 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.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 40.6157, -124.203 |
| RFC | CNRFC |
| State | CA |
| WFO | EKA |
| County | Humboldt |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 11479560 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 17.75 ft | on 01-14-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 22.35 ft | on 03-15-2023 | |
| 3. | 21.80 ft | on 12-31-2022 | |
| 4. | 13.23 ft | on 10-25-2021 | |
| 5. | 25.62 ft | on 02-27-2019 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 17.75 ft | on 01-14-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 22.35 ft | on 03-15-2023 | |
| 3. | 21.80 ft | on 12-31-2022 | |
| 4. | 13.23 ft | on 10-25-2021 | |
| 5. | 25.62 ft | on 02-27-2019 | |
| 6. | 20.02 ft | on 02-16-2019 | |
| 7. | 23.00 ft | on 02-10-2017 | |
| 8. | 22.63 ft | on 02-08-2017 | |
| 9. | 24.94 ft | on 01-11-2017 | |
| 10. | 22.67 ft | on 01-09-2017 | |
| 11. | 20.47 ft | on 12-16-2016 | |
| 12. | 20.01 ft | on 02-14-2016 | |
| 13. | 21.34 ft | on 01-18-2016 | |
| 14. | 20.70 ft | on 02-07-2015 | |
| 15. | 17.86 ft | on 12-12-2014 | |
| 16. | 14.21 ft | on 03-30-2014 | |
| 17. | 22.93 ft | on 12-02-2012 | |
| 18. | 16.34 ft | on 03-28-2012 | |
| 19. | 16.25 ft | on 03-28-2012 | |
| 20. | 17.65 ft | on 12-29-2010 | |
| 21. | 14.07 ft | on 01-20-2010 | |
| 22. | 25.39 ft | on 01-01-2006 | |
| 23. | 24.72 ft | on 12-29-2005 | |
| 24. | 25.22 ft | on 01-01-1997 | |
| 25. | 21.79 ft | on 01-14-1995 | |
| 26. | 25.31 ft | on 01-09-1995 | |
| 27. | 23.46 ft | on 01-21-1993 | |
| 28. | 18.52 ft | on 01-01-1993 | |
| 29. | 15.36 ft | on 03-05-1991 | |
| 30. | 15.40 ft | on 01-08-1990 | |
| 31. | 16.95 ft | on 11-23-1988 | |
| 32. | 15.51 ft | on 12-10-1987 | |
| 33. | 14.11 ft | on 03-13-1987 | |
| 34. | 26.00 ft | on 02-18-1986 | |
| 35. | 23.60 ft | on 01-27-1983 | |
| 36. | 20.60 ft | on 12-17-1982 | |
| 37. | 20.60 ft | on 02-16-1982 | |
| 38. | 23.70 ft | on 12-19-1981 | |
| 39. | 20.36 ft | on 01-14-1980 | |
| 40. | 21.90 ft | on 03-18-1975 | |
| 41. | 24.81 ft | on 03-30-1974 | |
| 42. | 26.33 ft | on 01-16-1974 | |
| 43. | 24.80 ft | on 01-24-1970 | |
| 44. | 24.20 ft | on 01-05-1966 | |
| 45. | 29.50 ft | on 12-23-1964 | |
| 46. | 24.85 ft | on 02-08-1960 | |
| 47. | 22.65 ft | on 02-21-1956 | |
| 48. | 21.30 ft | on 01-16-1956 | |
| 49. | 27.70 ft | on 12-22-1955 | |
| 50. | 22.10 ft | on 01-09-1953 | |
| 51. | 22.50 ft | on 02-02-1952 | |
| 52. | 23.15 ft | on 01-22-1951 | |
| 53. | 22.60 ft | on 12-27-1945 | |
| 54. | 24.43 ft | on 02-28-1940 | |
| 55. | 25.40 ft | on 12-11-1937 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 29.50 ft | on 12-23-1964 |
| 2. | 27.70 ft | on 12-22-1955 |
| 3. | 26.33 ft | on 01-16-1974 |
| 4. | 26.00 ft | on 02-18-1986 |
| 5. | 25.62 ft | on 02-27-2019 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 29.50 ft | on 12-23-1964 | |
| 2. | 27.70 ft | on 12-22-1955 | |
| 3. | 26.33 ft | on 01-16-1974 | |
| 4. | 26.00 ft | on 02-18-1986 | |
| 5. | 25.62 ft | on 02-27-2019 | |
| 6. | 25.40 ft | on 12-11-1937 | |
| 7. | 25.39 ft | on 01-01-2006 | |
| 8. | 25.31 ft | on 01-09-1995 | |
| 9. | 25.22 ft | on 01-01-1997 | |
| 10. | 24.94 ft | on 01-11-2017 | |
| 11. | 24.85 ft | on 02-08-1960 | |
| 12. | 24.81 ft | on 03-30-1974 | |
| 13. | 24.80 ft | on 01-24-1970 | |
| 14. | 24.72 ft | on 12-29-2005 | |
| 15. | 24.43 ft | on 02-28-1940 | |
| 16. | 24.20 ft | on 01-05-1966 | |
| 17. | 23.70 ft | on 12-19-1981 | |
| 18. | 23.60 ft | on 01-27-1983 | |
| 19. | 23.46 ft | on 01-21-1993 | |
| 20. | 23.15 ft | on 01-22-1951 | |
| 21. | 23.00 ft | on 02-10-2017 | |
| 22. | 22.93 ft | on 12-02-2012 | |
| 23. | 22.67 ft | on 01-09-2017 | |
| 24. | 22.65 ft | on 02-21-1956 | |
| 25. | 22.63 ft | on 02-08-2017 | |
| 26. | 22.60 ft | on 12-27-1945 | |
| 27. | 22.50 ft | on 02-02-1952 | |
| 28. | 22.35 ft | on 03-15-2023 | |
| 29. | 22.10 ft | on 01-09-1953 | |
| 30. | 21.90 ft | on 03-18-1975 | |
| 31. | 21.80 ft | on 12-31-2022 | |
| 32. | 21.79 ft | on 01-14-1995 | |
| 33. | 21.34 ft | on 01-18-2016 | |
| 34. | 21.30 ft | on 01-16-1956 | |
| 35. | 20.70 ft | on 02-07-2015 | |
| 36. | 20.60 ft | on 12-17-1982 | |
| 37. | 20.60 ft | on 02-16-1982 | |
| 38. | 20.47 ft | on 12-16-2016 | |
| 39. | 20.36 ft | on 01-14-1980 | |
| 40. | 20.02 ft | on 02-16-2019 | |
| 41. | 20.01 ft | on 02-14-2016 | |
| 42. | 18.52 ft | on 01-01-1993 | |
| 43. | 17.86 ft | on 12-12-2014 | |
| 44. | 17.75 ft | on 01-14-2024 | (P) |
| 45. | 17.65 ft | on 12-29-2010 | |
| 46. | 16.95 ft | on 11-23-1988 | |
| 47. | 16.34 ft | on 03-28-2012 | |
| 48. | 16.25 ft | on 03-28-2012 | |
| 49. | 15.51 ft | on 12-10-1987 | |
| 50. | 15.40 ft | on 01-08-1990 | |
| 51. | 15.36 ft | on 03-05-1991 | |
| 52. | 14.21 ft | on 03-30-2014 | |
| 53. | 14.11 ft | on 03-13-1987 | |
| 54. | 14.07 ft | on 01-20-2010 | |
| 55. | 13.23 ft | on 10-25-2021 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 28.64 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 25.64 ft |
| minor Flooding | 23.64 ft |
| action | 17.64 ft |
| Latest Value | 12.41 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 3.64 ft |
Unique Local Info
This is a stage only site. River discharge information is not available. The orifice which senses real-time stage data for this USGS streamflow-gaging station is located at a stage of -0.50 ft. During summer-time low flows, river stage may be less than -0.50 ft, and stage data at this site will be marked as "Data Unavailable". From USGS Web Site.
Collaborative Agencies
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