Smith River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM, the Smith River is flowing at 326 cfs near Crescent City Ca, CA — 52% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 11 of 12 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 4.5 to 326 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Smith River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Crescent City Ca, the Smith River is running 326 cfs — 52% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 8 of 11 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 62% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Eden (-46%).
Highest against normal: Fort Logan Mount at 114%. Lowest: Belknap Sprgs at 32%.
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Smith River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Smith River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Fort Logan Mount4,402 ft 112 cfs114%
- Fort Logan Mount4,354 ft 151 cfs106%
- Belknap Sprgs2,611 ft 5.6 cfs32%
- Belknap Springs2,232 ft 4.5 cfs65%
- Smith River Church Near Woolwine1,240 ft 22 cfs76%
- Philpott846 ft 83 cfs110%
- Bassett770 ft 87 cfs61%
- Martinsville683 ft 108 cfs62%
- Eden548 ft 142 cfs47%
- Bristol472 ft 32 cfs39%
- Crescent City Ca96 ft 326 cfs52%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Smith River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (62%).
Smith River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smith River Near Fort Logan Mount MT
Nov 12, 12:30 AM · USGS 06076690 |
112 cfs | 114% | +2% | 3.00 ft | · | 4,402 ft |
|
Smith River Below Eagle Creek Near Fort Logan Mount MT
Nov 12, 12:15 AM · USGS 06077200 |
151 cfs | 106% | +3% | 3.23 ft | · | 4,354 ft |
|
Smith River Near Eden Mount MT
Last reported Oct 31 · USGS 06077500 |
133 cfs | · | · | 2.96 ft | · | 3,500 ft |
|
Smith River Above Smith River Reservoir Near Belknap Sprgs OR
Nov 11, 10:45 PM · USGS 14158790 |
5.6 cfs | 32% | -9% | 5.14 ft | · | 2,611 ft |
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Smith River Above Trail Brdg Resv Near Belknap Springs OR
Nov 11, 11:00 PM · USGS 14158798 |
4.5 cfs | 65% | 0% | 2196.10 ft | · | 2,232 ft |
|
Smith River At Smith River Church Near Woolwine VA
Nov 12, 2:45 AM · USGS 02071530 |
22 cfs | 76% | 0% | 2.29 ft | 6.7 ft below | 1,240 ft |
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Smith River Near Philpott VA
Nov 12, 2:40 AM · USGS 02072000 |
83 cfs | 110% | 0% | 2.55 ft | · | 846 ft |
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Smith River At Bassett VA
Nov 12, 2:40 AM · USGS 02072500 |
87 cfs | 61% | 0% | 1.59 ft | · | 770 ft |
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Smith River At Martinsville VA
Nov 12, 2:45 AM · USGS 02073000 |
108 cfs | 62% | +6% | 1.58 ft | 9.4 ft below | 683 ft |
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Smith River At Eden NC
Nov 12, 2:00 AM · USGS 02074000 |
142 cfs | 47% | -46% | 1.79 ft | 10.2 ft below | 548 ft |
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Smith River Near Bristol NH
Nov 12, 2:45 AM · USGS 01078000 |
32 cfs | 39% | -3% | 1.92 ft | 6.1 ft below | 472 ft |
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Smith River Near Crescent City Ca CA
Nov 11, 10:45 PM · USGS 11532500 |
326 cfs | 52% | -1% | 4.63 ft | 24.4 ft below | 96 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Smith River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Baker to Eden Bridge Gauge: Fort Logan Mount |
Too low | 112 cfs | 250–1,500 cfs | II TO II+ |
| Falls, Sec. 25, T14N, R4E To Smith River, Sec. 25, T14N, R3E Gauge: Fort Logan Mount |
Too low | 151 cfs | 250–1,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Tenderfoot Creek, Sec. 30, T14N, R4E To Deep Creek, Sec. 31, T16N, R4E Gauge: Eden Mount |
No live range | · | 250–1,500 cfs | III–IV+ |
Dams & reservoirs on the Smith River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Smith River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Smith River
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.
About the Smith River
How is the Smith River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Smith River is flowing at 326 cfs near Crescent City Ca, CA, about 52% of normal for the date. Across its 12 USGS gauges, current flows range from 4.5 to 326 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Smith River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Smith River is at 62% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Smith River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Smith River Church Near Woolwine (9.0 ft), Martinsville (11.0 ft), Eden (12.0 ft), Bristol (8.0 ft), Crescent City Ca (29.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Smith River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.