USGS Streamgage 11532650
Smith River near Fort Dick, CA
Smith River near Fort Dick, CA is USGS streamgage 11532650 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18010101. It drains a watershed of about 672 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 672 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 4 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18010101
- Coordinates
- 41.88064, -124.13643
- USGS site number
- 11532650
- Records begin
- 1989-10-21 (37 years)
Common questions
- How long has Smith River near Fort Dick, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 11532650 begin in 1989, about 37 years, covering roughly 7 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Smith River near Fort Dick, CA?
- The gauge sits at 41.88064, -124.13643, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18010101, at an elevation of about 4 feet, draining roughly 672 square miles.
- Can I use Smith River near Fort Dick, CA data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.