River stage
Fort Seward, Eel River
- River level
- 7.11 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 7.88 ft
- Recent low
- 6.99 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTSC1
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 7.22 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 82.60 ft
In brief
The Eel River at Fort Seward, CA read 7.11 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 47.89 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FTSC1
Water 63 °F (17 °C) · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82.60 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 2 | 66.30 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 3 | 59.27 ft | 1986-02-17 |
| 4 | 57.34 ft | 1995-01-09 |
| 5 | 56.75 ft | 1974-01-16 |
| 6 | 52.86 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 7 | 51.20 ft | 1970-01-24 |
| 8 | 50.10 ft | 1960-02-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 78.00 ft
Minor flooding is possible in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns Creek confluence.
- 80.00 ft
Flooding is probable in low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in alderpoint and fort seward, and around the dobbyns creek confluence.
- 83.00 ft
Considerable flooding of low lying areas north of the railroad tracks in Alderpoint and Fort Seward, and around the Dobbyns creek confluence. This forecast exceeds record river levels.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eel River flooding at Fort Seward?
No. The Eel River at Fort Seward is at 7.11 ft, 47.89 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fort Seward?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 55 ft, minor flooding 70 ft, moderate flooding 80 ft and major flooding 90 ft.
What is the highest the Eel River has been at Fort Seward?
The highest crest on record is 82.6 ft, on 1964-12-22.
Is the Eel River high or low right now at Fort Seward?
At 7.11 ft it is higher than 25% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Fort Seward, Eel River?
The water temperature at Fort Seward, Eel River is 63 °F (17.0 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS. It has fallen 3.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FTSC1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 11475000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.