Total streamflow across the
Smith River
was last observed at
25,485
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
50,549
acre-ft of water today; about 233%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,924 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 24,400 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 2197.18 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 | 2025-01-05 |
Discharge Volume | 50,549 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
25,485.0 cfs
-5258.0 cfs (-17.1%) |
Percent of Normal | 233.28% |
Maximum |
72,720.0 cfs
2016-12-15 |
Seasonal Avg | 10,924 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt
USGS 06076690 |
95 cfs | 2.77 ft | -2.37 | |||||
Smith River Bl Eagle Cr Nr Fort Logan Mt
USGS 06077200 |
124 cfs | 3.53 ft | -2.36 | |||||
Smith River Near Eden Mt
USGS 06077500 |
109 cfs | 2.81 ft | 0 | |||||
Smith R Ab Smith R Res Nr Belknap Sprgs
USGS 14158790 |
339 cfs | 7.1 ft | -23.48 | |||||
Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs
USGS 14158798 |
49 cfs | 2197.18 ft | 1.86 | |||||
Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine
USGS 02071530 |
40 cfs | 2.52 ft | -4.77 | |||||
Smith River Near Philpott
USGS 02072000 |
257 cfs | 3.13 ft | 0 | |||||
Smith River At Bassett
USGS 02072500 |
275 cfs | 2.09 ft | 0 | |||||
Smith River At Martinsville
USGS 02073000 |
357 cfs | 2.14 ft | -1.65 | |||||
Smith River At Eden
USGS 02074000 |
389 cfs | 2.43 ft | -3.47 | |||||
Smith River Near Bristol
USGS 01078000 |
105 cfs | 2.84 ft | -34.38 | |||||
Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca
USGS 11532500 |
24400 cfs | 16.08 ft | -19.47 |
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.