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SwedenEel R A Scotia water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 84.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:39 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Eel R A Scotia, where the gauge shows 8.72 ft.
It is 42.28 ft below the flood stage of 51.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. The 30-day range is 8.68 ft – 8.72 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 72.00 ftDecember 23, 1964
- Forecast peak
- 8.71 ftWednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 51.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 74.00 ft
- Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges and structures. There will be numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101.
- 72.00 ft
- Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river is expected with possible damage to roads, bridges and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101.
- 67.00 ft
- Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
- 62.00 ft
- Flooding of many low lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
- 55.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying areas near Shively is likely, along with possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
- 52.00 ft
- Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible.
- 50.00 ft
- Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
- 48.00 ft
- Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
- 46.00 ft
- Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground.
- 8.72 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: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72.00 ft | December 23, 1964 |
| 2 | 61.90 ft | December 22, 1955 |
| 3 | 55.50 ft | February 2, 1915 |
| 4 | 55.10 ft | December 11, 1937 |
| 5 | 54.97 ft | January 1, 1997 |
| 6 | 53.13 ft | December 31, 2005 |
| 7 | 52.50 ft | January 22, 1914 |
| 8 | 52.31 ft | January 16, 1974 |
| 9 | 52.25 ft | February 28, 1940 |
| 10 | 51.89 ft | December 31, 1996 |
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 FernbridgeRiver gauge | −0.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Bull Creek near WeottRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Van Duzen River near BridgevilleRiver gauge, Van Duzen River | −0.34 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Mattole River near PetroliaRiver gauge, Mattole River | 15.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Mattole River near EttersburgRiver gauge, Mattole River | 6.0 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 25 mi |
| Sf Eel River near MirandaRiver gauge, Sf Eel River | 6.18 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Mad River near ArcataRiver gauge, Mad River | 5.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| Eel R A Fort SewardRiver gauge | 7.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Eel R A Scotia?
The official flood stage is 51.00 ft. The level is currently 42.28 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 Scotia today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM PDT, the water level was 8.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Eel R A Scotia rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eel R A Scotia 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 Scotia?
The highest level on record is 72.00 ft on December 23, 1964.
Is Eel R A Scotia expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11477000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.49149, -124.09974(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 | 8.72 ft | 2026-10-20 00:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 84.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 00:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Eel R A Scotia (usgs:11477000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/eel-r-a-scotia
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