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SMITH RIVER - DOCTOR FINE BRIDGE (FTDC1)

Latitude: 41.88º N	Longitude: 124.14º W	Elevation: 0 Feet
Location: Del Norte County in California		River Group: North Coast

Issuance Time:

Feb 15 2019 at 8:36 AM PST

Next Issuance:

Feb 15 2019 at 3:00 PM PST

Monitor Stage: 27.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 33.0 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
2017	94,500*	30.77	Dec 15, 2016
2016	157,100*	34.79	Dec 13, 2015
2015	80,870*	29.63	Dec 21, 2014
2014	82,600*	29.79	Feb 14, 2014
2013	92,500*	30.65	Dec 2, 2012
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present)
1965	207,000*	39.50	Dec 22, 1964
1956	176,500*	37.40	Dec 22, 1955
1972	173,700*	37.20	Mar 03, 1972
1951	170,000*	36.90	Oct 29, 1950
* Estimated flow (Not Official)

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)

Today: Widespread rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail. Highs 42 to 52. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Widespread rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then widespread rain showers overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the evening. Stronger showers may contain small hail overnight. Lows 35 to 45. South wind around 15 mph shifting to the west overnight.

Saturday: Widespread rain showers. Stronger showers may contain small hail in the morning. Highs 41 to 51. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Widespread rain showers. Lows 31 to 41. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Highs 43 to 53. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night through Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 43 to 55.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 34 to 44.

Wednesday: Rain showers likely. Highs 43 to 53.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 31 to 41. Highs 43 to 54.

Impacts - E19 Information
31.0 Feet	Minor flooding may occur around the gravel plant near US Highway 101 and of South Bank Road approximately 1 mile upstream from Doctor Fine Bridge.
33.0 Feet	Flooding is likely near the gravel plant and on South Bank Road in the vicinity of US Highway 101. Water may flow across low-lying areas into Lake Earl about 4 miles south of the river including areas along Lower Lake Drive.
36.0 Feet	Flooding of South Bank Road in vicinity of US Highway 101 is likely. Water can flow across low-lying areas into Lake Earl about 4 miles south of the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. Some low-lying residential access roads may flood.
38.0 Feet	Expect flooding of portions of Highway 197 and South Bank Road in vicinity of US Highway 101 and of low-lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. Some access roads and homes in this area may be flooded.
40.0 Feet	Many roads and structures in the vicinity of the river are likely to be threatened. At the forecast level, expect significant flooding along US Highway 101, US Highway 199, South Bank Road, and in low-lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive.

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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