Van Duzen River near Bridgeville water level

Name: Van Duzen River near Bridgeville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Van Duzen River, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

-0.32ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 7.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Van Duzen River near Bridgeville is at −0.32 ft, in the normal range.

It is 17.32 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between −0.35 ft and −0.30 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 24.00 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: −0.26 ftTuesday, October 20 at 09:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Van Duzen River near Bridgeville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 17.32 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Extensive, severe, record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
24.00 ft: Extensive, severe, near record flooding from Bridgeville downstream to the mouth including portions of US Highway 101. All persons near the river should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
23.00 ft: Extensive, severe flooding with closure of Highway 36 east of Carlotta to near the Grizzly Creek Bridge. River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area will be impassable.
21.00 ft: Flooding of Highway 36 east of Carlotta and near the Grizzly Creek Bridge with water over the road in numerous locations. Portions of River Bar Road in Starvation Flats will likely be impassable. Water level in Grizzly Creek State Park will approach Highway 36.
20.00 ft: Flooding of Highway 36, especially east of Carlotta and near Grizzly Creek State Park. Portions of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area are likely to be impassable. In the State Park water may reach near the office.
19.00 ft: Flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road in the Starvation flats area. Water level at the State Park reaches the parking lot.
18.00 ft: Minor flooding of Highway 36 near Grizzly Creek State Park and in lower portions of the State Park itself. Moderate flooding of River Bar Road in the Starvation Flats area.
17.00 ft: Flooding begins in lower portions of Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.
−0.32 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	24.00 ft	December 22, 1964
2	23.00 ft	December 22, 1955
3	20.34 ft	January 16, 1974
4	20.22 ft	March 30, 1974
5	20.06 ft	December 21, 1969
6	19.72 ft	January 9, 1995
7	19.60 ft	January 20, 1964
8	19.40 ft	January 12, 1959
9	19.30 ft	January 13, 1969
10	19.30 ft	February 21, 1956

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bull Creek near WeottRiver gauge, Bull Creek	0.3 cfs	Very low	±0	11 mi
Eel R A ScotiaRiver gauge	8.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	11 mi
Eel R A FernbridgeRiver gauge	−0.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	19 mi
Sf Eel River near MirandaRiver gauge, Sf Eel River	6.20 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	21 mi
Eel R A Fort SewardRiver gauge	7.22 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Mattole River near PetroliaRiver gauge, Mattole River	15.9 cfs	Very low	+0.9 cfs	24 mi
Sf Trinity River below HyampomRiver gauge, Sf Trinity River	66.0 cfs	Normal	+1.4 cfs	24 mi
Mattole River near EttersburgRiver gauge, Mattole River	7.8 cfs	Low	+1.9 cfs	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Van Duzen River near Bridgeville?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 17.32 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 Van Duzen River near Bridgeville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT, the water level was −0.32 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Van Duzen River near Bridgeville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Van Duzen River near Bridgeville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Van Duzen River near Bridgeville?

The highest level on record is 24.00 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is Van Duzen River near Bridgeville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:11478500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.48039, -123.89085 (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	−0.32 ft	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional
Flow	7.9 cfs	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional

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