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SMITH RIVER - JEDEDIAH SMITH SP NEAR CRESCENT CITY (CREC1)
Latitude: 41.79º NLongitude: 124.08º WElevation: 79 Feet
Location: Del Norte County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Jun 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM PDT
Action/Monitor: 25.0 FeetMinor Flood: 29.0 FeetModerate Flood: 34.0 FeetMajor Flood: 37.0 Feet
Please Note:Ensemble forecasts produced by CNRFC only consider meteorological uncertainty and do not account for hydrologic uncertainty.
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39.0 FeetExtensive 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 FeetSevere 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 FeetExtensive 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 FeetConsiderable 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 FeetSignificant 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 FeetSignificant 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 FeetFlooding along Highway 197 and low-lying roads near Gasquet is likely.
28.0 FeetFlooding along lower portions of Highway 197 with possible flooding of roads near Gasquet.
26.0 FeetExpect minor flooding along Highway 197 and other low-lying areas near the river.
25.0 FeetMinor flooding of the lowest lying areas near the river may occur.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ101)
Today: Mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 86. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 69 to 84. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57. North wind around 15 mph.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 74. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Night and Independence Day: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 60 to 74.

Friday Night through Monday: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 63 to 78.