CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

EEL RIVER - FORT SEWARD (FTSC1)

Latitude: 40.22º N	Longitude: 123.63º W	Elevation: 217 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 55.0 Feet

Flood Stage: N/A

Plot Type:

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2021*	17,000	18.07	Feb 2, 2021
2020*	32,000	22.62	Jan 26, 2020
2019*	187,000	47.75	Feb 27, 2019
2018*	68,900	30.69	Apr 7, 2018
2017*	171,000	45.84	Jan 10, 2017
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Sept 1955 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1965*	561,000	82.60	Dec 22, 1964
1956*	376,000	72.50	Dec 22, 1955
1986*	306,000	59.27	Feb 17, 1986
1995*	287,000	57.34	Jan 09, 1995
1974*	281,000	56.75	Jan 16, 1974
1997*	240,000	52.86	Jan 01, 1997
* Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ106)

Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers overnight. Snow level 3000 feet. Lows 30 to 40.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 46 to 61.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the night. Chance of snow showers overnight. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Lows 32 to 42. Northeast wind around 20 mph in the evening.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Highs 41 to 56.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Lows 32 to 42.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely. Snow level 3000 feet. Highs 39 to 54.

Thursday Night through Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 40 to 55.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 23 to 33.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Highs 38 to 52.

Sunday Night and Monday: Rain and snow likely. Lows 28 to 38. Highs 37 to 52.

Impacts - E19 Information
78.0 Feet	Minor flooding possible in low-lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
82.0 Feet	Flooding probable in low-lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
83.0 Feet	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.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Eureka Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

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