Western Flows

Middle Fork Eel River

Near Dos Rios USGS: 11473900 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 14, 06:10 PM PT

Current Flow

318.0 cfs
Steady
No Water Temp Probe

Expected Weather

Temp --°F
Wind -- mph
Rain Chance --%
Pressure -- hPa

Location

Basin: Middle Fork Eel County: Mendocino Elevation: 903 ft Drainage Area: 745.0 mi²
Flow is below average for this time of year (below the 25th percentile, based on 60 years of USGS record).

System Insights

  • Below average. Lower than 75% of historical years for this date.

  • Flow is running below average with no significant precipitation forecast over the next 3 days.

  • Flow has fallen from within the 25th–75th percentile range to below the 25th percentile over the past 7 days (481.0 → 318.0 cfs).

Verify access, permits, and local conditions before entering any waterway.

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 51°F and Clear, wind SW at 4 mph. By 10 AM: 67°F and Clear, wind NW at 3 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 77°F and Clear, wind N at 12 mph. By 6 PM: 71°F and Clear, wind NW at 12 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 57°F at 10 PM to 52°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind SW at 6 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌘 Waning Crescent

Today, May 14

☁️

77° / 51°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:59 AM 🌇 8:20 PM

Friday, May 15

☁️

71° / 50°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:58 AM 🌇 8:21 PM

Saturday, May 16

☁️

72° / 40°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:57 AM 🌇 8:21 PM

Flow Trend & 7-Day Forecast

Source: USGS
Current (CFS)
7-Day Forecast
Historical Median
Normal Range (p25–p75)

Flow ranged from 318.0 to 481.0 CFS over the past 7 days. Current flow is 318.0 CFS. The historical median for this date is 894.7 CFS.

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS

Temperature Data Unavailable

The USGS does not maintain an active temperature probe at this gauge location.

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