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SMITH RIVER - JED SMITH NEAR CRESCENT CITY (CREC1)

Latitude: 41.79º N	Longitude: 124.08º W	Elevation: 79 Feet
Location: Del Norte County in California		River Group: North Coast

Issuance Time:

Jul 18 2018 at 7:19 AM PDT

Next Issuance:

Jul 19 2018 at 9:00 AM PDT

Monitor Stage: 25.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 29.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2016	114,000	30.76	Dec 13, 2015
2015	70,000	24.71	Dec 21, 2014
2014	74,300	25.34	Feb 14, 2014
2013	77,900	25.86	Dec 2, 2012
2012	93,000	27.90	Jan 19, 2012
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1931 to Present)
1965	228,000	48.50	Dec 22, 1964
1972	182,000	43.37	Jan 22, 1972
1956	165,000	41.20	Dec 22, 1955
1966	145,000	38.53	Jan 06, 1966

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)

Today: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 75 to 90. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 60. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 73 to 88. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 50 to 60. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 71 to 86. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night through Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 71 to 86.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 67 to 82.

Sunday Night through Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 67 to 82.

Impacts - E19 Information
21.0 Feet	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.

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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