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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 CA
River Group: North Coast
Forecast Issued: Apr 30 2025 at 8:07 AM PDT
Next Issuance: May 01 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT

Action/
Monitor:
27.0 Ft		Minor
Flood:
33.0 Ft		Moderate
Flood:
36.0 Ft		Major
Flood:
39.0 Ft

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2024
161,000*
35.04
Jan 13, 2024
2023
81,800*
29.72
Mar 13, 2023
2022
40,100*
24.67
Jan 4, 2022
2021
91,700*
30.59
Jan 13, 2021
2020
49,500*
26.14
Jan 26, 2020
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1950 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
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)

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Flood Impacts
40.0 FeetMany roads and structures in the vicinity of the river are likely to be threatened. Significant flooding expected along US Highways 101 and 199, South Bank Rd, and in low lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive.
38.0 FeetExpect flooding of portions of Highway 197 and South Bank Rd in the vicinity of US Highway 101. Flooding is also expected in 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.
36.0 FeetFlooding of South Bank Rd in the 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.
33.0 FeetFlooding 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.
31.0 FeetMinor flooding may occur around the gravel plant near US Highway 101 and South Bank Road approximately 1 mile upstream from Doctor Fine Bridge.