CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

Start of River Group

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

Action/Monitor: 25.0 Feet

Minor Flood: 29.0 Feet

Moderate Flood: 34.0 Feet

Major Flood: 37.0 Feet

Plot Type:

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View US Geological Survey (USGS) Data for this station location.

Historical Mean Daily Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2025	61,100	23.43	Dec 29, 2024
2024	116,000	30.96	Jan 13, 2024
2023	71,000	24.98	Mar 13, 2023
2022	39,900	19.64	Jan 3, 2022
2021	76,900	25.85	Jan 13, 2021
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
1951	152,000	39.51	Oct 29, 1950
1966	145,000	38.53	Jan 06, 1966
1999	143,000	31.29	Nov 21, 1998

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Flood Impacts
39.0 Feet	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: Chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 62. South wind up to 10 mph.

Tonight: Rain showers. Lows 42 to 52. North wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 60. North wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 48. North wind around 15 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 52 to 62. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 46.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 62.

Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Lows 41 to 51.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 51 to 61.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 38 to 48.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 64.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 41 to 51.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 64.

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.

NWS RSS Feed