California Flow Report
March 18 2024
Streamflow levels across
California
are currently
84.0% of normal, with the
Sacramento R A Rio Vista Ca
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
50700cfs and gauge stage of 5.93 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Coachella Cn A All American Cn Div Nr Holtville Ca
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
180.95%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
354cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Turlock Cn Nr La Grange Ca, currently reporting a stage of
ft.
The
Rio Hondo Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca
in the
Los Angeles
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
207cfs, about
296.7% of normal.
Surface Flow Characteristics
California has a diverse hydrological system with major surface flows, including the Sacramento and San Joaquin River systems, which provide water to the agricultural heartland. The state has numerous reservoirs and dams, including the Oroville Dam, which is the tallest in the US. California's climate is characterized by long periods of drought, punctuated by occasional heavy rainfall events. The state's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowpack, which accumulates in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter and provides a critical source of water during the dry season. The state's watersheds are also important, with the Sacramento River being the largest, providing water to much of Northern California. Overall, California's water management is complex and requires careful planning to balance the competing demands of agriculture, urban areas, and the environment.
Streamgauge Profile
Compare conditions across the state
California Storm Center
Statewide Warnings & Alerts
INNER WATERS FROM POINT MUGU TO SAN MATEO PT. CA ...
For the following areas... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... At 441 PM PDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms were overspreading the warned area from San Pedro to San Clemente and out to Catalina Island, moving southwest at 20 knots. ...
Rivers of California
Watersheds of California
Popular Whitewater Destinations
River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
---|---|---|---|
|
45.52 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1390 | 65 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1390 | 65 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1390 | 65 |
|
51.55 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1390 | 65 |
|
42.19 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 2550 | 51 |
|
RUNNABLE | 817 | 51 |
|
54.16 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 3690 | 48 |
|
TOO HIGH | 1020 | 63 |
|
323 | 46 | |
|
48.74 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 1390 | 65 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1390 | 65 |