2025-12-24T12:00:00-08:00
FFWLOX The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern including the Interstate 5 Corridor in Los Angeles County in southwestern California... Northern Ventura County Mountains in southwestern California... * Until noon PST. * At 659 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.25 inches in 1 hour. Significant flooding is already occurring. Landslides and mudslides have already been reported. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by showers and thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Landslides and mudslides are likely and have been reported. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Clarita, Lockwood Valley, Alamo Mountain, Frazier Mountain, Interstate 5 over the Grapevine, Gorman, Pyramid Lake, Lake Piru, Castaic Lake, Reyes Peak, Highway 138 between Quail Lake and Lancaster and Highway 33 from Lockwood Valley Road to the Santa Barbara County line.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of the river is between 150 and 350 cubic feet per second (cfs). This section is rated Class III-IV, with a total segment mileage of approximately 10 miles.
The river rapids and obstacles in this section of the Whitewater River include several drops and chutes, including "Elevator Shaft" and "Pinball." There are also numerous boulders and other natural obstacles that require careful navigation. Safety equipment such as helmets, life jackets, and rescue ropes are recommended.
Specific regulations to the area include obtaining a permit from the Los Padres National Forest office, as well as adhering to all Leave No Trace principles. Camping is only allowed in designated areas, and fires are prohibited. Additionally, vehicles must be parked in designated areas and not along the side of the road.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-23 |
| River Levels | 8 cfs (2.09 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 33% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11111500 |
Weather Forecast
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Area Campgrounds
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Fishbowls Camp
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Cedar Creek Camp
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Pine Springs Çampground
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Pine Springs
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Thorn Meadows Campground
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Thorn Meadows
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Headwaters, Upper Piru Creek To Wildernes Boundary
Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5N, R23W And Sec 6, T5N, T22W