Is the Smith River flooding?

California · 2 gauges · California river levels

The Smith River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in California. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Smith River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all California river levels.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Smith River near Crescent City CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 48.50 ft on 22 December 1964, carrying 228,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1927 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.42 ft, 44.1 ft below that record.

Drains 614 sq mi · gauge elevation 83 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record