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Eel Riverat Fernbridge, CA (Gauge FRNC1)
Forecast | Observation History | Stage Impacts/Record Events
Stages:
Normal
Action
Flood
Moderate Flood
Major Flood
River Stage Data for Gauge FRNC1
Normal Stage: 1.82 ft
Flow: 3.14 kcfs*
(impacts and historical events)
Action Stages:
14': Action
20': Flood
22': Moderate Flood
25': Major Flood
Gauge FRNC1 Forecast / History chart | graph
Stage Date CST Stage ft Flow kcfs
FORECAST 02/21/2012 04:00 am 0.70 -999.000
FORECAST 02/20/2012 10:00 pm 0.70 -999.000
FORECAST 02/20/2012 04:00 pm 0.80 -999.000
FORECAST 02/20/2012 10:00 am 0.90 -999.000
FORECAST 02/20/2012 04:00 am 0.90 -999.000
FORECAST 02/19/2012 10:00 pm 0.90 -999.000
FORECAST 02/19/2012 04:00 pm 1.00 1.200
FORECAST 02/19/2012 10:00 am 1.00 1.200
FORECAST 02/19/2012 04:00 am 1.10 1.400
FORECAST 02/18/2012 10:00 pm 1.20 1.610
FORECAST 02/18/2012 04:00 pm 1.20 1.610
FORECAST 02/18/2012 10:00 am 1.20 1.610
FORECAST 02/18/2012 04:00 am 1.20 1.610
FORECAST 02/17/2012 10:00 pm 1.30 1.830
FORECAST 02/17/2012 04:00 pm 1.30 1.830
FORECAST 02/17/2012 10:00 am 1.40 2.060
FORECAST 02/17/2012 04:00 am 1.60 2.550
FORECAST 02/16/2012 10:00 pm 1.70 2.810
FORECAST 02/16/2012 04:00 pm 1.80 3.080
CURRENT 02/16/2012 12:15 pm 1.82 3.140
  02/16/2012 12:00 pm 1.82 3.140
  02/16/2012 11:45 am 1.83 3.170
  02/16/2012 11:30 am 1.84 3.190
  02/16/2012 11:15 am 1.84 3.190
  02/16/2012 11:00 am 1.85 3.220
  02/16/2012 10:45 am 1.87 3.280
  02/16/2012 10:30 am 1.87 3.280
  02/16/2012 10:15 am 1.88 3.310
  02/16/2012 10:00 am 1.89 3.330
  02/16/2012 09:45 am 1.90 3.360
  02/16/2012 09:30 am 1.92 3.420
  02/16/2012 09:15 am 1.93 3.450
  02/16/2012 09:00 am 1.95 3.510
  02/16/2012 08:45 am 1.96 3.530
  02/16/2012 08:30 am 1.98 3.590
  02/16/2012 08:15 am 2.00 3.650
  02/16/2012 08:00 am 2.01 3.680
  02/16/2012 07:45 am 2.02 3.710
  02/16/2012 07:30 am 2.02 3.710
  02/16/2012 07:15 am 2.03 3.740
  02/16/2012 07:00 am 2.03 3.740
  02/16/2012 06:45 am 2.03 3.740
  02/16/2012 06:30 am 2.03 3.740
  02/16/2012 06:15 am 2.02 3.710
  02/16/2012 06:00 am 2.01 3.680
  02/16/2012 05:45 am 2.00 3.650
  02/16/2012 05:30 am 1.99 3.620
  02/16/2012 05:15 am 1.99 3.620
  02/16/2012 05:00 am 1.98 3.590
  02/16/2012 04:45 am 1.97 3.560
Flood Impacts and Historical Events
Stage Impacts
30.0Record river levels are expected 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. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River appropriate action should be considered. All persons should take action to protect life and property.
28.0Near record river levels are expected...with extensive severe flooding throughout the Eel Delta. Expect numerous road closures including Highway 211 to Ferndale. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in adjacent or low lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River and appropriate action should be considered. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property.
26.0Extensive flooding of the Eel Delta is expected. Closure of Highway 211 to Ferndale and many other roads in the Delta is likely. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in adjacent or low lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River and appropriate action should be considered. All persons in the area should be prepared to take action to protect life and property.
25.0Expect 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 being issued to all owners of livestock near the river and in low lying areas. These animals are at potential risk due to rises in the Eel River and appropriate action should be considered.
24.0Minor flooding of HWY 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge is expected. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas Northwest of Loleta...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 areas adjacent to the Eel River and other low-lying areas. These animals are at risk due to river rises and appropriate action should be considered.
22.0The 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 the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low lying areas of the Eel Delta. These animals are at risk due to rising river levels...and appropriate action should be consided.
20.0Expect 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. These animals are at risk due to rising river levels and appropriate action should be considered.
18.0Flooding 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 in coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds...and when the river remains high for longer periods of time.
16.0Expect 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.
15.0Minor 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 ft or greater.
14.0Minor 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 ft or greater.
13.0Minor 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 ft or greater.
Historical Crests Record Lows
1) 29.50 ft on 12/23/1964
2) 27.70 ft on 12/22/1955
3) 26.33 ft on 01/16/1974
4) 26.00 ft on 02/18/1986
5) 25.40 ft on 12/11/1937
1) 0.54 ft on 07/15/1993

Data provided by NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

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