River stage
Scotia, Eel River
- River level
- 8.69 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 9.52 ft
- Recent low
- 8.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SCOC1
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Average
- 8.85 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 72.00 ft
In brief
The Eel River at Scotia, CA read 8.69 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 36.31 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SCOC1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72.00 ft | 1964-12-23 |
| 2 | 61.90 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 3 | 55.50 ft | 1915-02-02 |
| 4 | 55.10 ft | 1937-12-11 |
| 5 | 54.97 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 6 | 53.13 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 7 | 52.50 ft | 1914-01-22 |
| 8 | 52.31 ft | 1974-01-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 46.00 ft
Minor flooding is possible in the northern portion of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of the park need to be ready to move their vehicles to higher ground.
- 48.00 ft
Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is expected. Occupants of the park may need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
- 50.00 ft
Flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell is likely. Occupants of the park will need to move their vehicles to higher ground.
- 52.00 ft
Minor flooding in the Shively area is possible.
- 55.00 ft
Flooding of low lying areas near Shively is likely, along with possible closure of portions of the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
- 62.00 ft
Flooding of many low lying areas near the river is likely. Numerous closures along the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
- 67.00 ft
Expect significant flooding in all areas near the river with numerous road closures, including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254).
- 72.00 ft
Extensive and severe flooding of all areas adjacent to the river is expected with possible damage to roads, bridges and other structures. Expect many road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and possibly US Highway 101.
- 74.00 ft
Extensive and severe flooding throughout the river valley with major damage to roads, bridges and structures. There will be numerous road closures including the Avenue of the Giants (Highway 254) and US Highway 101.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eel River flooding at Scotia?
No. The Eel River at Scotia is at 8.69 ft, 36.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Scotia?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 45 ft, minor flooding 51 ft, moderate flooding 60 ft and major flooding 65 ft.
What is the highest the Eel River has been at Scotia?
The highest crest on record is 72.0 ft, on 1964-12-23.
Is the Eel River high or low right now at Scotia?
At 8.69 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SCOC1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 11477000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.