Smith River at Jed Smith near Crescent City
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 07/02/2025 9:45 AM PDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 07/02/2025 8:17 AM PDTRecord: 38.4 ftCATEGORY STAGE Major Flooding 37 ft Moderate Flooding 34 ft Minor Flooding 29 ft Action 25 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 39 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Gauge Info
Coordinates | 41.7915, -124.076 |
RFC | CNRFC |
State | CA |
WFO | EKA |
County | Del Norte |
Data Provider(s) | |
US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
USGS | 11532500 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
1. | 31.11 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
2. | 24.92 ft | on 03-13-2023 | |
3. | 22.11 ft | on 12-27-2022 | |
4. | 25.85 ft | on 01-13-2021 | |
5. | 20.76 ft | on 01-26-2020 |
Recent Crests
1. | 31.11 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
2. | 24.92 ft | on 03-13-2023 | |
3. | 22.11 ft | on 12-27-2022 | |
4. | 25.85 ft | on 01-13-2021 | |
5. | 20.76 ft | on 01-26-2020 | |
6. | 26.67 ft | on 04-08-2019 | |
7. | 24.93 ft | on 01-11-2017 | |
8. | 30.76 ft | on 12-13-2015 | |
9. | 24.71 ft | on 12-21-2014 | |
10. | 25.34 ft | on 02-14-2014 | |
11. | 25.86 ft | on 12-02-2012 | |
12. | 26.64 ft | on 03-30-2012 | |
13. | 27.90 ft | on 01-19-2012 | |
14. | 21.99 ft | on 12-29-2010 | |
15. | 22.91 ft | on 01-01-2010 | |
16. | 29.56 ft | on 11-18-1996 | |
17. | 24.06 ft | on 12-12-1995 | |
18. | 25.60 ft | on 01-09-1995 | |
19. | 25.02 ft | on 01-20-1993 | |
20. | 29.20 ft | on 01-08-1990 | |
21. | 28.50 ft | on 11-22-1988 | 1 |
22. | 27.40 ft | on 02-22-1986 | 1 |
23. | 27.30 ft | on 02-17-1986 | 1 |
24. | 26.40 ft | on 03-30-1983 | 1 |
25. | 26.60 ft | on 12-19-1981 | 1 |
26. | 28.00 ft | on 12-14-1977 | 1 |
27. | 30.80 ft | on 03-18-1975 | |
28. | 26.50 ft | on 01-15-1974 | 1 |
29. | 28.40 ft | on 11-05-1973 | 1 |
30. | 35.00 ft | on 03-02-1972 | |
31. | 35.60 ft | on 01-22-1972 | |
32. | 30.70 ft | on 01-16-1971 | |
33. | 29.50 ft | on 11-24-1970 | |
34. | 29.40 ft | on 01-22-1970 | |
35. | 32.30 ft | on 01-06-1966 | |
36. | 38.40 ft | on 12-22-1964 | |
37. | 27.00 ft | on 01-20-1964 | 1 |
38. | 29.20 ft | on 12-02-1962 | 1 |
39. | 26.60 ft | on 01-12-1959 | 1 |
40. | 27.10 ft | on 01-29-1958 | 1 |
41. | 26.80 ft | on 01-15-1956 | 1 |
42. | 34.30 ft | on 12-22-1955 | |
43. | 31.90 ft | on 11-23-1953 | |
44. | 31.70 ft | on 01-18-1953 | |
45. | 33.00 ft | on 10-29-1950 | |
46. | 26.80 ft | on 01-18-1950 | 1 |
47. | 30.30 ft | on 12-28-1945 | |
48. | 26.80 ft | on 12-31-1942 | 1 |
Historic Crests
1. | 38.40 ft | on 12-22-1964 |
2. | 35.60 ft | on 01-22-1972 |
3. | 35.00 ft | on 03-02-1972 |
4. | 34.30 ft | on 12-22-1955 |
5. | 33.00 ft | on 10-29-1950 |
Historic Crests
1. | 38.40 ft | on 12-22-1964 | |
2. | 35.60 ft | on 01-22-1972 | |
3. | 35.00 ft | on 03-02-1972 | |
4. | 34.30 ft | on 12-22-1955 | |
5. | 33.00 ft | on 10-29-1950 | |
6. | 32.30 ft | on 01-06-1966 | |
7. | 31.90 ft | on 11-23-1953 | |
8. | 31.70 ft | on 01-18-1953 | |
9. | 31.11 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
10. | 30.80 ft | on 03-18-1975 | |
11. | 30.76 ft | on 12-13-2015 | |
12. | 30.70 ft | on 01-16-1971 | |
13. | 30.30 ft | on 12-28-1945 | |
14. | 29.56 ft | on 11-18-1996 | |
15. | 29.50 ft | on 11-24-1970 | |
16. | 29.40 ft | on 01-22-1970 | |
17. | 29.20 ft | on 01-08-1990 | |
18. | 29.20 ft | on 12-02-1962 | 1 |
19. | 28.50 ft | on 11-22-1988 | 1 |
20. | 28.40 ft | on 11-05-1973 | 1 |
21. | 28.00 ft | on 12-14-1977 | 1 |
22. | 27.90 ft | on 01-19-2012 | |
23. | 27.40 ft | on 02-22-1986 | 1 |
24. | 27.30 ft | on 02-17-1986 | 1 |
25. | 27.10 ft | on 01-29-1958 | 1 |
26. | 27.00 ft | on 01-20-1964 | 1 |
27. | 26.80 ft | on 12-31-1942 | 1 |
28. | 26.80 ft | on 01-15-1956 | 1 |
29. | 26.80 ft | on 01-18-1950 | 1 |
30. | 26.67 ft | on 04-08-2019 | |
31. | 26.64 ft | on 03-30-2012 | |
32. | 26.60 ft | on 12-19-1981 | 1 |
33. | 26.60 ft | on 01-12-1959 | 1 |
34. | 26.50 ft | on 01-15-1974 | 1 |
35. | 26.40 ft | on 03-30-1983 | 1 |
36. | 25.86 ft | on 12-02-2012 | |
37. | 25.85 ft | on 01-13-2021 | |
38. | 25.60 ft | on 01-09-1995 | |
39. | 25.34 ft | on 02-14-2014 | |
40. | 25.02 ft | on 01-20-1993 | |
41. | 24.93 ft | on 01-11-2017 | |
42. | 24.92 ft | on 03-13-2023 | |
43. | 24.71 ft | on 12-21-2014 | |
44. | 24.06 ft | on 12-12-1995 | |
45. | 22.91 ft | on 01-01-2010 | |
46. | 22.11 ft | on 12-27-2022 | |
47. | 21.99 ft | on 12-29-2010 | |
48. | 20.76 ft | on 01-26-2020 |
Vertical Datum Table
type | NGVD29 |
---|---|
major Flooding | 116.26 ft |
moderate Flooding | 113.26 ft |
minor Flooding | 108.26 ft |
action | 104.26 ft |
Latest Value | 84.15 ft |
Gauge Zero | 79.26 ft |
Gauge Photos
Probability Information
Collaborative Agencies
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