*** IMPORTANT *** Week of June 16 - Website Data Outage - Due to a major computer upgrade the week of June 16, nearly all data on the CNRFC web site will not be updated. We anticipate the down time to be approximately 4 days. The latest deterministic hydrologic forecasts for official forecast points will continue to be available at the National Water Prediction Service during this time.
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:
Jun 16 2025 at 6:07 AM PDT
Next Issuance:
Jun 17 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 25.0 Feet
Minor Flood: 29.0 Feet
Moderate Flood: 34.0 Feet
Major Flood: 37.0 Feet
Please Note: 1) 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.
2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
Extensive and severe flooding of all areas near the river will occur. Significant damage to roads, bridges and other structures near the river is likely. All low lying areas in and around the river will be flooded. All persons in the area should be prepared to take appropriate action to protect life and property.
37.0 Feet
Severe damage could be inflicted upon roads, bridges and other structures. All low lying 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.
36.0 Feet
Extensive is flooding possible along Highway 197 and US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area. Homes and campgrounds in these areas could be threatened, including portions of Jedediah Smith State Park.
35.0 Feet
Considerable flooding along Highway 197 and US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area will occur. Low lying homes in these areas are likely to 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.
32.0 Feet
Significant flooding along Highway 197 in the Gasquet area, with possible flooding of US Highway 199 near Gasquet. Some low-lying homes in these areas may be threatened.
29.0 Feet
Flooding along Highway 197 and low-lying roads near Gasquet is likely.
28.0 Feet
Flooding along lower portions of Highway 197 with possible flooding of roads near Gasquet.
26.0 Feet
Expect minor flooding along Highway 197 and other low-lying areas near the river.
25.0 Feet
Minor flooding of the lowest lying areas near the river may occur.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)
Today: Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 56 to 66. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 41 to 51. Northwest wind around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 59 to 69. Light winds becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 59 to 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night through Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 59 to 72.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 65.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Chance of rain showers. Lows 42 to 52.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 64.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 59 to 69.
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.
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