CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

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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

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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 Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
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
2020	45,700	20.76	Jan 26, 2020
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

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: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 85. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers through the night. Lows 51 to 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 86. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog. Highs 69 to 84. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 74.

Thursday Night and Independence Day: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 60 to 74.

Friday Night through Sunday: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 62 to 77.

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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