SMITH RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 10, 2025

Winter Weather Advisory
2025-02-12T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado including the Denver metro. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Smith River was last observed at 722 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,433 acre-ft of water today; about 12% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,115 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-12-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at 72,720 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 3,650 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs with a gauge stage of 2196.49 ft. This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Smith River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,402 ft, the Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt.

The Smith River is a 104-mile long river located in northwest California. It flows through Del Norte and Siskiyou counties and eventually empties into the Pacific Ocean. The river has a rich history and was once home to various Native American tribes. Today, it is known for its recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping. The river's hydrology is influenced by the Klamath Mountains and its numerous tributaries. There are no major dams along the Smith River, but there are several small reservoirs that provide water for agricultural purposes. The river is also used for irrigation and livestock watering. The Smith River is considered one of the cleanest rivers in the United States, and efforts are being made to preserve its unique ecosystem.

Last Updated 2025-02-10
Discharge Volume 1,433 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 722.4 cfs
-3621.8 cfs (-83.37%)
Percent of Normal 11.81%
Maximum 72,720.0 cfs
2016-12-15
Seasonal Avg 6,115 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
USGS 06076690
192 cfs 3.29 ft 0
Smith River Bl Eagle Cr Nr Fort Logan Mt
USGS 06077200
283 cfs 4.27 ft 2.91
Smith River Near Eden Mt
USGS 06077500
298 cfs 3.44 ft 3.83
Smith R Ab Smith R Res Nr Belknap Sprgs
USGS 14158790
40 cfs 5.8 ft -15.53
Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs
USGS 14158798
11 cfs 2196.49 ft 0
Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine
USGS 02071530
34 cfs 2.46 ft -2.56
Smith River Near Philpott
USGS 02072000
78 cfs 2.51 ft 0
Smith River At Bassett
USGS 02072500
104 cfs 1.65 ft 0
Smith River At Martinsville
USGS 02073000
189 cfs 1.78 ft 0
Smith River At Eden
USGS 02074000
273 cfs 2.12 ft -3.53
Smith River Near Bristol
USGS 01078000
34 cfs 1.95 ft 4.69
Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca
USGS 11532500
3650 cfs 8.35 ft -7.99
History of the River

Smith River is an unincorporated settlement in the Liard Country of far northern British Columbia, Canada. It is located southwest of the junction of Shaw Creek with the Smith River, which enters the Liard between the confluences of the Toad and Coal Rivers.The settlement, which is located just south of the British Columbia-Yukon boundary, was the location of the coldest temperature ever recorded in British Columbia and the eighth-coldest temperature on record in Canada: -58.9 °C (-74 °F), on January 31, 1947.
During World War II Smith River was built up and used as an airport base as defense against the Japanese if they should ever invade the mainland of North America. A 6000 ft long runway was built at Smith River, and government maintained it until the 1970s, at which time the town was abandoned. In the Spring and Summer of 1982 a forest fire consumed all the remaining buildings.

       

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