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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:

Feb 24 2020 at 7:57 AM PST

Next Issuance:

Feb 24 2020 at 3:00 PM PST

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
2018	35,200	18.66	Nov 17, 2017
2017	75,500	25.64	Dec 15, 2016
2016	114,000	30.76	Dec 13, 2015
2015	70,000	24.71	Dec 21, 2014
2014	74,300	25.34	Feb 14, 2014
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

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)

Today: Sunny. Highs 52 to 62. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 56 to 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Clear. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 58 to 70.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51.

Friday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 67.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.

Saturday and Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 50 to 60. Lows 35 to 45.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Chance of rain. Highs 50 to 60.

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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