Major Flood
37 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
34 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
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 ft
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 ft
Extensive flooding is 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.
35 ft
Considerable flooding along Highway 197 and US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area will occur. Low lying homes in these areas are likely to be threatened.
34 ft
Significant flooding along Highway 197 and along US Highway 199 in the Gasquet area. Some low-lying homes in these areas may be threatened.
32 ft
Significant flooding along Highway 197 in the Gasquet area, with possible flooding of US Highway 199 near Gasquet. Some low-lying homes in these areas may be threatened.
29 ft
Flooding along Highway 197 and low-lying roads near Gasquet is likely.
28 ft
Flooding along lower portions of Highway 197 with possible flooding of roads near Gasquet.
26 ft
Minor flooding along Highway 197 and other low-lying areas near the river.
25 ft
Minor flooding of the lowest lying areas near the river may occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 1964 | 38.4 ft | 228,000 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1972 | 35.6 ft | 182,000 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1972 | 35 ft | 173,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CREC1
River
Smith River
County
Del Norte, CA
Coordinates
41.7915°N, 124.0762°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smith River at Jed Smith near Crescent City?
The Smith River at Jed Smith near Crescent City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 11532500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Smith River at Jed Smith near Crescent City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smith River at Jed Smith near Crescent City is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
How do I get alerts when Smith River rises?
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Where is the Smith River at Jed Smith near Crescent City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Del Norte County, California at coordinates 41.7915°N, 124.0762°W. USGS site number: 11532500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey