2025-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, San Bernardino County Mountains and San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. The highest rainfall rates for the Bridge Fire burn scar are expected for 6 AM to 10 AM this morning and for the Line Fire burn scar for 8 AM to noon today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Soils remain saturated from widespread heavy rainfall on Wednesday. A less than 6-hour period of moderate to locally heavy rainfall is expected today, mostly between 6 AM and 2 PM. Hourly rainfall rates could exceed 0.50 inch per hour for 3 to 4 hours for the Bridge Fire burn scar and Line Fire burn scar. While rainfall rates will be generally lighter than yesterday (closer to 0.3-0.6"/hr), the saturated soils and drainage banks will likely be more susceptible to flash flooding with the additional rainfall. Snow levels will generally be around 7500-8000ft for this secondary round of precipitation into Friday. - Https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 200-800 cfs. The class rating for this section of the river ranges from Class III to Class V, depending on the water levels. The segment mileage of this run is approximately 10 miles.
Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles that paddlers will encounter on this section of the river include "Sledgehammer," a Class IV rapid with a steep drop and powerful hydraulics, and "The Chute," a Class V rapid with a narrow channel and steep drops. Paddlers should also be prepared for numerous boulder gardens and technical rapids throughout the run.
It is important to note that the Whitewater River Run is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, and specific regulations apply to the area. Permits are required for all overnight camping, and all visitors must abide by Leave No Trace principles. Additionally, there are restrictions on campfires, and all food and trash must be stored in bear-resistant containers.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-25 |
| River Levels | 34 cfs (1.93 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 2447% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10260500 |
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