OLEMA RANCH CAMPGROUND TO CALTRANS CORPORATION YARD AT POINT REYES STATION
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-23T03:15:00-08:00
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...All of Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. * WHEN...Until 315 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 3 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. - Green Valley Road near Sebastopol, Trenton Healdsburg Road near Forestville, and Mark West Station Road near Windsor are the most likely place to experience minor flooding and are closed due to water over the roadway. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 7 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Napa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Rohnert Park, Windsor, American Canyon, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Cloverdale, Fairfax, Sebastopol, Cotati and Sausalito. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-21 |
| River Levels | 2 cfs (72.8 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 447% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 2.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 11460605 |
The Whitewater River Run from Olema Ranch Campground to Caltrans Corporation Yard at Point Reyes Station in California, is a popular destination for river enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of the river is between 100 and 400 cubic feet per second (cfs), which provides for optimal conditions for rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. The class rating for this section is Class II, with some Class III rapids in certain areas. The total segment mileage is approximately 5 miles.
One of the most notable rapids along this stretch is the "Chicken Chute," which is a Class III rapid that requires skill and experience to navigate safely. Other notable obstacles on the river include several boulder gardens and strainers, which require careful attention and navigation.
Specific regulations to this area include the requirement for all river users to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, all river users must adhere to Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste.
In conclusion, the Whitewater River Run from Olema Ranch Campground to Caltrans Corporation Yard at Point Reyes Station is an exhilarating and scenic stretch of river with an ideal streamflow range between 100 and 400 cfs, Class II ratings with some Class III rapids, a total segment mileage of approximately 5 miles, and specific regulations to ensure the safety and protection of the area.
