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 of the river is between 300 and 1000 cubic feet per second (cfs). This range provides enough water for a fun and challenging ride without being too dangerous. The river is rated as a Class III-IV, with some sections reaching Class V during high water.
The segment mileage of this run is approximately 7 miles, starting at Isabella Lake Dam and ending just downstream of Sand Flat Campground. There are several notable rapids and obstacles along the way, including Class III rapids such as Pinball and Freight Train, and Class IV-V rapids such as Hospital Rock and Legal Beagle.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, camping along the river is not permitted without a permit from the Bureau of Land Management. It is important to note that this section of the river can be dangerous during high water, and boaters should always exercise caution and be prepared for changing conditions.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-18 |
| River Levels | 1290 cfs (7.11 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 225% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11189500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sandy Flat Campground
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Sandy Flat
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Hobo
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Hobo Campground
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Keyesville Rec Site
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Main Dam
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Kern Canyon Road Bodfish
Isabella Lake Dam To 7 Miles Downstream
Sandy Flat Camp to Democrat Picnic Area
7 Miles From Isabella Dam To 20.2 Miles From Isabella Dam
Lake Isabella
Isabella Lake
Hanning Flat Dispersed Area
Cedar Creek