Smith River near Crescent City CA
Is Smith River near Crescent City CA flooding right now?
Smith River near Crescent City CA measured 4.42 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 24.6 ft below its 29 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.42 ft
Streamflow
245 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 37 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.4 ft on Tue, Dec 22, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 24.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 34 ft | 29.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 37 ft | 32.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.4 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 35.6 ft | 1972-01-22 |
| 35 ft | 1972-03-02 |
| 34.3 ft | 1955-12-22 |
| 33 ft | 1950-10-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River near Fort Dick CA | 6.9 mi | Del Norte County |
| Klamath River near Klamath CA | 20.0 mi | Del Norte County |
| Chetco River near Brookings, OR | 23.6 mi | Curry County |
| Elk Creek near Obrien, Oreg. | 24.0 mi | Josephine County |
| E F Illinois River near Takilma, Oreg. | 30.1 mi | Josephine County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.