2025-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Frazier Mountain Communities, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove Area, Grapevine, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian Wells Valley, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon NP, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Sequoia NP, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 400 and 700 cubic feet per second (cfs) during the summer months. This segment is rated as a Class V-V+ run due to its steep gradient, continuous rapids, and complex obstacles.
The segment mileage is approximately 9.5 miles, starting at the NF Boundary and ending at Camp Wishon. Some of the significant river rapids and obstacles include S-turn, Tunnel of Love, Shake and Bake, and Suicide Falls. These rapids require technical paddling skills and precise navigation to avoid hazards.
The National Forest Service has specific regulations for the area, including mandatory use of a personal flotation device (PFD) and helmets for all paddlers on the river. Additionally, camping is only allowed in designated areas, and fires are prohibited.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run from NF Boundary to Camp Wishon is a thrilling experience for advanced paddlers. It is essential to check the streamflow conditions before embarking on this adventure and to follow all regulations to ensure safety and environmental protection.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| River Levels | 43 cfs (3.39 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 122% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | v-v+ |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11203580 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wishon
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Wishon Campground
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Balch Park
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Hedrick Pond - State Forest
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Moses Gulch - State Forest
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Frazier Mill - State Forest
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River Runs
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Nf Boundary To Camp Wishon
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Camp Wishon To Confluence With Middle Fork Tule River
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Nf Boundary With Sequoia Np To Nf Boundary
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Nf Boundary To Table Meadows Creek
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Outlet Of Green Meadows North Of The Windy Gap And Windy Ridges (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Bridge Above South Fork Campground
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Table Meadow Creek To Kern River
Kings Canyon National Park - Big Stump Entrance
Sequoia National Park
John Krebs Wilderness (draft boundary)
Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge