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
Bulletin Group: North Coast
River Group: North Coast
Issuance Time:
Dec 04 2023 at 1:37 PM PST
Next Issuance:
Dec 05 2023 at 9:00 AM PST
Monitor Stage: 25.0 Feet
Flood Stage: 29.0 Feet
Please Note: Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 48 to 58. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Rain may be heavy at times overnight. Lows 45 to 55. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday: Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 65. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night and Thursday: Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 50 to 65. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 33 to 43.
Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 48 to 58.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 34 to 44.
Saturday and Saturday Night: Rain likely. Highs 50 to 60. Lows 34 to 44.
Sunday through Monday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 53 to 64. Lows 40 to 50.
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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