2025-12-18T04:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 300-800 cfs. The class rating for this section is Class III-IV, which means it has moderate to difficult rapids with strong eddies and currents.
The segment mileage of the Whitewater River Run Section Line to Confluence with Rock Creek is approximately 7 miles. The run features several rapids, including the "Deadman's Drop," "Pinball," and "Shark's Tooth," which offer challenging obstacles for experienced paddlers. The river also features technical sections that require skilled maneuvering, making it a popular destination for kayakers and rafters.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for all commercial and private groups, and a mandatory safety briefing for all participants. The river is also closed during the winter months due to hazardous conditions caused by snowmelt.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16 |
| River Levels | 8 cfs (2.09 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 118% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11111500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rose Valley
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Rose Valley Campground
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Middle Lion Campground
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Middle Lion
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Piedra Blanca Camp
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Pine Mountain Lodge Campsite
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