Sf Eel River near Miranda water level

Name: Sf Eel River near Miranda water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sf Eel River, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.18ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM PDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 21.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.17 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:39 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sf Eel River near Miranda, where the gauge shows 6.18 ft.

It is 26.82 ft below the flood stage of 33.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.17 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 AM. The 30-day range is 6.17 ft – 6.19 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 46.00 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: 6.18 ftMonday, October 19 at 10:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 33.00 ft.

What happens at each level

47.00 ft: Extensive and severe flooding of all areas along the river. Severe damage to roads, bridges and structures can be expected. US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants) will likely be closed. All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
45.00 ft: Severe flooding of many communities and roads along the river can be expected. Numerous road closures are likely, possibly including US Highway 101 and Highway 254 (Avenue of the Giants). All persons in the vicinity of the river should take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
42.00 ft: Extensive and severe flooding of many portions of the Avenue of the Giants, especially areas in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat, Weott and Phillipsville. Expect numerous road closures in these areas.
38.00 ft: Considerable flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott, with numerous road closures expected. Minor flooding will begin along Phillipsville Road and adjacent low lying areas.
35.00 ft: Considerable flooding of portions of Avenue of the Giants in the vicinity of Sylvandale, Myers Flat and Weott is likely. Expect closure Of Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) in numerous locations.
33.00 ft: Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants is likely in the vicinity of Sylvandale, and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park. Flooding is also possible near Weott.
30.00 ft: Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants may occur, especially in the vicinity of Sylvandale and the Myers Flat and Redwood Giants Trailer Park.
27.00 ft: Flooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.
6.18 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: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	46.00 ft	December 22, 1964
2	42.70 ft	December 22, 1955
3	38.29 ft	February 17, 1986
4	34.79 ft	December 19, 1981
5	34.61 ft	February 8, 1960
6	34.57 ft	January 16, 1974
7	33.64 ft	January 1, 1997
8	33.39 ft	March 30, 1974
9	32.99 ft	December 21, 2025
10	32.90 ft	January 4, 1966

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 78° 49° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 66° 47° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 72° 50° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 76° 51° 0.00 in Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 70° 46° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 80° 44° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 89° 52° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Sf Eel River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sf Eel River near BranscombRiver gauge, Sf Eel River	0.2 cfs	Very low	±0	33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Eel R A Fort SewardRiver gauge	7.22 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	8 mi
Mattole River near EttersburgRiver gauge, Mattole River	6.0 cfs	Low	+0.3 cfs	12 mi
Bull Creek near WeottRiver gauge, Bull Creek	0.3 cfs	Very low	±0	17 mi
Sf Eel R A LeggettRiver gauge	14.4 cfs	Low	±0	21 mi
Van Duzen River near BridgevilleRiver gauge, Van Duzen River	−0.34 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi
Mad River above Ruth Reservoir near Forest GlenRiver gauge, Mad River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	24 mi
Eel R A ScotiaRiver gauge	8.72 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	27 mi
Mattole River near PetroliaRiver gauge, Mattole River	15.0 cfs	Very low	±0	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sf Eel River near Miranda?

The official flood stage is 33.00 ft. The level is currently 26.82 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 Sf Eel River near Miranda today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM PDT, the water level was 6.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sf Eel River near Miranda rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sf Eel River near Miranda normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sf Eel River near Miranda?

The highest level on record is 46.00 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is Sf Eel River near Miranda expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.17 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11476500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.18178, -123.77612 (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	6.18 ft	2026-10-19 21:30	Provisional
Flow	21.6 cfs	2026-10-19 21:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sf Eel River near Miranda (usgs:11476500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/sf-eel-river-near-miranda

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