Eel R A Fernbridge water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:39 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Eel R A Fernbridge reads −0.48 ft, a normal level.
It is 20.48 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between −0.48 ft and −0.23 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 29.50 ftDecember 23, 1964
- Forecast peak
- 0.10 ftMonday, October 19 at 05:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 20.00 ft, still 20.48 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- 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.
- 28.00 ft
- 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.
- 26.00 ft
- 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.
- 25.00 ft
- 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.
- 24.00 ft
- 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.
- 22.00 ft
- 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.
- 20.00 ft
- 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.
- 18.00 ft
- 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.
- 16.00 ft
- 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.
- 15.00 ft
- 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.
- 14.00 ft
- 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.
- 13.00 ft
- 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.
- −0.48 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 20 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.50 ft | December 23, 1964 |
| 2 | 27.70 ft | December 22, 1955 |
| 3 | 26.33 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 4 | 26.00 ft | February 18, 1986 |
| 5 | 25.62 ft | February 27, 2019 |
| 6 | 25.40 ft | December 11, 1937 |
| 7 | 25.39 ft | January 1, 2006 |
| 8 | 25.31 ft | January 9, 1995 |
| 9 | 25.22 ft | January 1, 1997 |
| 10 | 24.94 ft | January 11, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eel R A ScotiaRiver gauge | 8.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Van Duzen River near BridgevilleRiver gauge, Van Duzen River | −0.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Bull Creek near WeottRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 21 mi |
| Mattole River near PetroliaRiver gauge, Mattole River | 15.9 cfs | Very low | +0.9 cfs | 21 mi |
| Mad River near ArcataRiver gauge, Mad River | 5.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Little River near TrinidadRiver gauge, Little River | 3.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Redwood Creek near Blue LakeRiver gauge, Redwood Creek | 3.4 cfs | Low | +0.6 cfs | 29 mi |
| Mattole River near EttersburgRiver gauge, Mattole River | 6.7 cfs | Low | +1.1 cfs | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Eel R A Fernbridge?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 20.48 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Eel R A Fernbridge today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM PDT, the water level was −0.48 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Eel R A Fernbridge rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eel R A Fernbridge normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Eel R A Fernbridge?
The highest level on record is 29.50 ft on December 23, 1964.
Is Eel R A Fernbridge expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11479560(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.61566, -124.20280(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | −0.48 ft | 2026-10-19 01:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Eel R A Fernbridge (usgs:11479560). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/eel-r-a-fernbridge
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