Eel R A Fort Seward water level

Name: Eel R A Fort Seward water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.23ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM PDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 57.4 cfs
Water temperature: 63 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.18 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:39 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Eel R A Fort Seward reads 7.23 ft, a normal level.

It is 62.77 ft below the flood stage of 70.00 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.18 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 PM. There is still 62.77 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.15 ft and 7.24 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 63 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 82.60 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: 7.21 ftThursday, October 22 at 06:00 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 70.00 ft, still 62.77 ft away.

What happens at each level

83.00 ft: 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.
80.00 ft: Flooding is probable in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in alderpoint and fort seward, and around the dobbyns creek confluence.
78.00 ft: Minor flooding is possible in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
7.23 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	82.60 ft	December 22, 1964
2	66.30 ft	December 22, 1955
3	59.27 ft	February 17, 1986
4	57.34 ft	January 9, 1995
5	56.75 ft	January 16, 1974
6	52.86 ft	January 1, 1997
7	51.20 ft	January 24, 1970
8	50.10 ft	February 8, 1960
9	50.08 ft	March 30, 1974
10	47.88 ft	January 26, 1983

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 85° 52° – Wind 11 mph

18 Sun 79° 51° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 64° 45° 0.04 in Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 72° 53° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 75° 54° 0.00 in Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 72° 48° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 80° 47° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 65%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sf Eel River near MirandaRiver gauge, Sf Eel River	6.20 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	8 mi
Mad River above Ruth Reservoir near Forest GlenRiver gauge, Mad River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Mattole River near EttersburgRiver gauge, Mattole River	6.3 cfs	Low	+0.7 cfs	20 mi
Bull Creek near WeottRiver gauge, Bull Creek	0.2 cfs	Very low	±0	22 mi
Van Duzen River near BridgevilleRiver gauge, Van Duzen River	−0.33 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	23 mi
Sf Eel R A LeggettRiver gauge	14.4 cfs	Low	+0.3 cfs	24 mi
Sf Trinity River below HyampomRiver gauge, Sf Trinity River	66.0 cfs	Normal	+1.4 cfs	31 mi
Eel R A ScotiaRiver gauge	8.73 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Eel R A Fort Seward?

The official flood stage is 70.00 ft. The level is currently 62.77 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 Fort Seward today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM PDT, the water level was 7.23 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Eel R A Fort Seward rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Eel R A Fort Seward 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 Fort Seward?

The highest level on record is 82.60 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is Eel R A Fort Seward expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.18 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11475000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.21817, -123.63250 (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	7.23 ft	2026-10-20 03:15	Provisional
Flow	57.4 cfs	2026-10-20 03:15	Provisional
Water temperature	63 °F	2026-10-20 03:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Eel R A Fort Seward (usgs:11475000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/eel-r-a-fort-seward

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