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		Bulletin Group: North Coast		River Group: North Coast

Monitor Stage: 25.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 29.0 Feet

Plot Type:

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
2022	39,900	19.64	Jan 3, 2022
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
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

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.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ101)

Today: Rain showers likely. Highs 57 to 67. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight: Cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers overnight. Lows 46 to 56. West wind around 5 mph increasing to north around 15 mph overnight.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs 60 to 70. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night and Monday: Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 54. Highs 60 to 73.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 76. Lows 47 to 57.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 67 to 79.

Wednesday Night and Thursday: Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61. Highs 66 to 79.

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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