SMITH RIVER - JEDEDIAH SMITH SP NEAR CRESCENT CITY (CREC1)
Latitude: 41.79º N
Longitude: 124.08º W
Elevation: 79 Feet
Location: Del Norte County in California
Bulletin Group: North Coast
River Group: North Coast
Issuance Time:
Apr 26 2024 at 8:09 AM PDT
Next Issuance:
Apr 27 2024 at 9:00 AM PDT
Monitor Stage: 25.0 Feet
Flood Stage: 29.0 Feet
Please Note: Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
Historic crest stages listed for dates prior to 10/01/1991 are adjusted to the current site and datum using historic peak flow and the current rating table.
25.0 Feet
Minor flooding of the lowest-lying areas near the river may occur.
26.0 Feet
Expect minor flooding along Highway 197 and other low-lying areas near the river.
28.0 Feet
Flooding along lower portions of Highway 197 and possible flooding of roads near Gasquet.
29.0 Feet
Flooding along Highway 197 and of roads near Gasquet is highly.
32.0 Feet
Significant flooding along Highway 197 and in the Gasquet area, and possible flooding of US Highway 199 near Gasquet. Some low-lying homes in these areas may be threatened.
34.0 Feet
Significant flooding along Highway 197 and along US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area. Some low-lying homes in these areas may be threatened.
35.0 Feet
Considerable flooding along Highway 197 and US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area. Low-lying homes in these areas likely to be threatened.
36.0 Feet
Extensive flooding along Highway 197 and along US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area. Homes and campgrounds in these areas could be threatened including portions of Jedediah Smith State Park.
37.0 Feet
Severe damage could be inflicted upon roads, bridges, and other structures. All lower areas in and around the river are likely to be flooded. Persons in these areas should be prepared to take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
39.0 Feet
Extensive and severe flooding of all areas near the river. Significant damage to roads, bridges, and other structures near the river likely. All lower-lying areas in and around the river will be flooded. All persons in the areas should be prepared to take action to protect life and property.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 38 to 48. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast around 5 mph overnight.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 62. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the evening. Patchy fog through the night. Lows 41 to 51. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 64. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night and Monday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 54 to 64. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night through Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 54 to 64.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 58 to 68.
Wednesday Night and Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 58 to 69.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 40 to 50.
Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 60 to 70.
Product Disclaimer
This river graphic is not intended to serve as a
substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements
issued by the NWS Eureka Weather Forecast Office. Observations
are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast"
should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products.
River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty
due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning
purposes only.