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:
Dec 23 2025 at 8:07 PM PST
Next Issuance:
Dec 24 2025 at 9:00 AM PST
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: Rain. Very windy. Lows 39 to 49. East wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to southeast 30 to 45 mph overnight. Gusts up to 65 mph.
Wednesday: Rain. Very windy. Highs 51 to 61. South wind 25 to 40 mph decreasing to around 5 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 55 mph.
Wednesday Night: Rain. Lows 40 to 50. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Christmas Day: Breezy. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 49 to 59. South wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night and Friday: Rain. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 46 to 59. East wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 32 to 42.
Saturday through Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 47 to 61. Lows 32 to 42.
Monday: Sunny. Highs 53 to 63.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 54 to 64.
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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