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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the California Nevada River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Not Available Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Not Available Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Smith River at Dr Fine Bridge are issued routinely year-round.

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Upstream Gauge

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	39
Moderate Flood Stage:	36
Flood Stage:	33
Action Stage:	27
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 39.50 ft on 12/22/1964
(2) 37.40 ft on 12/22/1955
(3) 37.20 ft on 03/03/1972
(4) 37.10 ft on 01/22/1972
(5) 36.90 ft on 10/29/1950
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 29.72 ft on 03/13/2023
(2) 27.12 ft on 12/27/2022
(3) 30.59 ft on 01/13/2021
(4) 26.14 ft on 01/26/2020
(5) 31.78 ft on 04/09/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 12.80 ft on 09/25/1992

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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40	Many roads and structures in the vicinity of the river are likely to be threatened. Significant flooding expected along US Highways 101 and 199, South Bank Rd, and in low lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive.
38	Expect flooding of portions of Highway 197 and South Bank Rd in the vicinity of US Highway 101. Flooding is also expected in low lying areas between Lake Earl and the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. Some access roads and homes in this area may be flooded.
36	Flooding of South Bank Rd in the vicinity of US Highway 101 is likely. Water can flow across low-lying areas into Lake Earl about 4 miles south of the river, including areas along Lower Lake Drive. Some low-lying residential access roads may flood.
33	Flooding is likely near the gravel plant and on South Bank Road in the vicinity of US Highway 101. Water may flow across low-lying areas into Lake Earl about 4 miles south of the river, including areas along lower Lake Drive.
31	Minor flooding may occur around the gravel plant near US Highway 101 and South Bank Road approximately 1 mile upstream from Doctor Fine Bridge.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Dr Fine Bridge

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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