2026-02-22T10:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Higher gusts over high, exposed terrain. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected to continue through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 60 mph today, peaking up to 70 mph tonight into Sunday. Locally up to 80 mph possible.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 500-1,500 cfs. The river is classified as Class III-IV, making it suitable for experienced paddlers.
The total segment mileage of the Whitewater River run is approximately 12 miles. Along the way, paddlers will encounter specific river rapids and obstacles such as the "Punch Bowl" and "Pinball" rapids. The "Punch Bowl" is a Class IV rapid with a steep drop and a large boulder in the middle of the flow, while "Pinball" is a Class III rapid with numerous boulders and eddies.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for organized groups of 15 or more and a prohibition on swimming or wading in the river due to dangerous currents and underwater hazards. Additionally, users are required to practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 117 cfs (12.28 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 9% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 1.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11469000 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mattole R Nr Petrolia Ca
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1390cfs |
Bull C Nr Weott Ca
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266cfs |
Mattole R Nr Ettersburg Ca
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572cfs |
Eel R A Scotia Ca
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13300cfs |
Van Duzen R Nr Bridgeville Ca
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461cfs |
Sf Eel R Nr Miranda Ca
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2830cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sea Lion Gulch
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Cooskie Creek
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Mattole
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Randall Creek
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Arthur W. Way County Memorial Park Campground
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A.W. Way County Park
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River Runs
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From Its Headwaters In Sec. 32, T2S, R2W, Hm To To The Pacific Ocean
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From Its Headwaters In Sec 27, T2S, R2W, Hm To To The Pacific Ocean
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From Its Intersection With Chaparral Creek In Sec. 9 T3S, R2W, Hm To To The Pacific Ocean
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From Its Headwaters In Sec. 21, T2S, R2W, Hm To To Its Junction With The Mattole River
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Headwaters In Sec. 27., T2S, R2W, Hm To To Its Junction With The Mattole River
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Mill Creek