Western Flows

South Fork Eel River

Near Branscomb USGS: 11475500 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 14, 06:10 PM PT

Current Flow

30.2 cfs
Steady

Water Temp

55.0 °F
Safe (< 65°F)

Expected Weather

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

Location

Basin: South Fork Eel County: Mendocino Elevation: 1,384 ft Drainage Area: 43.9 mi²
Flow is within the typical range for this time of year (25th–75th percentile, based on 24 years of USGS record).

System Insights

  • Within typical seasonal range for this time of year.

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

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 52°F and Clear, wind N at 6 mph. By 10 AM: 64°F and Clear, wind N at 6 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 68°F and Clear, wind N at 11 mph. By 6 PM: 63°F and Clear, wind N at 12 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 52°F at 10 PM to 49°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind N at 10 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌘 Waning Crescent

Today, May 14

🌤️

68° / 50°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 6:00 AM 🌇 8:21 PM

Friday, May 15

☁️

62° / 46°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:59 AM 🌇 8:22 PM

Saturday, May 16

☁️

64° / 42°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:58 AM 🌇 8:23 PM

Flow Trend & 7-Day Forecast

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

Flow ranged from 30.2 to 39.2 CFS over the past 7 days. Current flow is 30.2 CFS. The historical median for this date is 42.3 CFS.

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS
Current (°F)
Historical Median
68°F Threshold

Water temperature ranged from 54.1°F to 60.8°F over the past 7 days. Current temperature is 55.0°F.

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