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:
Jan 07 2026 at 2:18 PM PST
Next Issuance:
Jan 08 2026 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)
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs 44 to 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 61. East wind around 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 51 to 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night and Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 51 to 63.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 56 to 66.
Monday Night through Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 56 to 67.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 58 to 68.
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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