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:
Mar 24 2025 at 7:55 AM PDT
Next Issuance:
Mar 24 2025 at 3:00 PM 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: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 58 to 69. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 45 to 55. West wind around 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 59 to 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 45 to 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 57 to 67. South wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Wednesday Night through Friday: Rain. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 52 to 67.
Friday Night and Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 46 to 60.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50.
Sunday: Rain. Highs 49 to 59.
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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