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SMITH RIVER - JED SMITH NEAR CRESCENT CITY (CREC1)
Latitude: 41.79º NLongitude: 124.08º WElevation: 79 Feet
Location: Del Norte County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: North CoastRiver Group: North Coast
Issuance Time: Dec 11, 2023 at 7:57 AM PST
Monitor Stage: 25.0 FeetFlood Stage: 29.0 Feet
Please Note:Ensemble forecasts produced by CNRFC only consider meteorological uncertainty and do not account for hydrologic uncertainty.
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21.0 FeetHistoric 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 FeetMinor flooding of the lowest-lying areas near the river may occur.
26.0 FeetExpect minor flooding along Highway 197 and other low-lying areas near the river.
28.0 FeetFlooding along lower portions of Highway 197 and possible flooding of roads near Gasquet.
29.0 FeetFlooding along Highway 197 and of roads near Gasquet is highly.
32.0 FeetSignificant 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 FeetSignificant 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 FeetConsiderable flooding along Highway 197 and US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area. Low-lying homes in these areas likely to be threatened.
36.0 FeetExtensive 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 FeetSevere 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 FeetExtensive 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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ101)
Today: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs 54 to 64. South wind around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 38 to 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 54 to 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 36 to 46. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 54 to 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 54 to 66.

Thursday Night through Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 56 to 68.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Slight chance of rain. Highs 59 to 69.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 41 to 51.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 56 to 66.