CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

Start of River Group

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

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
2021	76,900	25.85	Jan 13, 2021
2020	45,700	20.76	Jan 26, 2020
2019	82,700	26.67	Apr 8, 2019
2018	35,200	18.66	Nov 17, 2017
2017	75,500	25.64	Dec 15, 2016
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1931 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
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: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 54 to 64. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Rain in the evening, then rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Lows 38 to 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Sunday: Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain showers likely through the day. Highs 46 to 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 33 to 43. North wind around 10 mph.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog and frost. Highs 49 to 59. North wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 62. Lows 34 to 44.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 51 to 61.

Wednesday Night through Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 51 to 66.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 65.

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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