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:
Jul 09 2025 at 7:27 AM PDT
Next Issuance:
Jul 10 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)
Tonight: Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy dense fog in the morning. Highs 69 to 84. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 87. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night and Saturday: Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 64. Highs 73 to 88. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night through Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 52 to 62. Highs 73 to 88.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Highs 63 to 78. Lows 50 to 60.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 61 to 74.
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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