Rivers in California
South Fork Eel River near Miranda
Below flood stage
6.13ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 9:30 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 33.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.12 ftTue, Sep 22, 10:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 46.00 ft1964
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 42.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 38.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 33.00 ft |
| Action | 27.00 ft |
- 47.00 ftExtensive 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 ftSevere 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 ftExtensive 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 ftConsiderable 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 ftConsiderable 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 ftFlooding 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 ftFlooding 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 ftFlooding of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) is possible near Sylvandale.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 27, 2024.
Crest history
45 crests on NOAA’s list since 1941.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 22, 1964 | 46.00 ft |
| 2 | December 22, 1955 | 42.70 ft |
| 3 | February 17, 1986 | 38.29 ft |
| 4 | December 19, 1981 | 34.79 ft |
| 5 | February 8, 1960 | 34.61 ft |
| 6 | January 16, 1974 | 34.57 ft |
| 7 | January 1, 1997 | 33.64 ft |
| 8 | March 30, 1974 | 33.39 ft |
| 9 | December 21, 2025 | 32.99 ft |
| 10 | January 4, 1966 | 32.90 ft |
| 11 | January 11, 2017 | 32.47 ft |
| 12 | January 21, 1993 | 32.36 ft |
| 13 | January 9, 1995 | 31.29 ft |
| 14 | February 27, 2019 | 29.99 ft |
| 15 | March 18, 1975 | 29.84 ft |
| 16 | December 3, 1970 | 29.16 ft |
| 17 | January 26, 1983 | 28.43 ft |
| 18 | January 13, 1995 | 28.40 ft |
| 19 | December 30, 2022 | 28.11 ft |
| 20 | November 22, 2024 | 27.95 ft |
| 21 | January 23, 1970 | 27.95 ft |
| 22 | December 27, 1945 | 27.73 ft |
| 23 | December 16, 1982 | 27.30 ft |
| 24 | January 17, 2016 | 27.09 ft |
| 25 | December 2, 2012 | 26.99 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 21, 2025: 32.99 ft
- November 22, 2024: 27.95 ft
- January 14, 2024: 23.24 ft
- March 14, 2023: 23.91 ft
- December 30, 2022: 28.11 ft
- October 24, 2021: 18.07 ft
- January 26, 2020: 14.93 ft
- February 27, 2019: 29.99 ft
- February 14, 2019: 23.89 ft
- January 11, 2017: 32.47 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.